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Which of the following medieval travelers provided a comprehensive description of the Vijayanagara Empire during the reign of Devaraya II?

A. Nicolo de' Conti✓ Correct Answer
B. Athanasius Nikitin
C. Domingo Paes
D. Fernao Nuniz

💡 Solution & Explanation

Nicolo de Conti, a Venetian traveler, visited the Vijayanagara Empire around 1420 CE during the prosperous reign of Devaraya II and recorded detailed observations of its administration and wealth. Later travelers like Domingo Paes and Fernao Nuniz arrived during the 16th century under Krishnadevaraya. Medieval travelogues and foreign accounts form a staple category in historical chronology questions.

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