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Question

Who among the following foreign travellers visited India during the reign of Jahangir?

  1. Father Anthony Monserate
  2. Francisco Pelsaert
  3. Niccolo Manucci
  4. Francois Bernier

Answer:

Option B: Francisco Pelsaert

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Francisco Pelsaert”.

Traveler Country Ruler Year of Visit
Francisco Pelsaert Netherlands Jahangir 1620
Antonio Monserrate Portugal Akbar 1579
Niccolo Manucci Italy Shahjahan 1656
Francois Bernier France Dara Shikoh, Aurangzeb 1658