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Which medieval traveler described the Vijayanagara Empire as a city where "the pupils of the eyes have never seen a place like it"?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Nicolo Conti
  2. Abdur Razzaq
  3. Domingo Paes
  4. Fernao Nuniz

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Abdur Razzaq

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Abdur Razzaq šŸ“š Explanation: Abdur Razzaq was a Persian traveler who visited the court of Deva Raya II in the 15th century. He was highly impressed by the massive fortifications, the prosperity of the bazaars, and the overall architectural grandeur of Hampi. His detailed accounts provide invaluable information about the social life and the massive diamond trade that flourished in the Vijayanagara Empire.