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The famous Italian traveler Nicolo Conti, who visited the Vijayanagara Empire in the fifteenth century, recorded detailed observations about which prominent capital city?

A. Vijayanagara (Hampi)✓ Correct Answer
B. Madurai
C. Kanchipuram
D. Thanjavur

💡 Solution & Explanation

Nicolo Conti visited the imperial capital of Vijayanagara during the reign of Deva Raya I, leaving vivid descriptions of its massive fortifications, bustling markets, and immense wealth. Madurai served as the provincial headquarters under the Nayak governors during later periods. Kanchipuram was an ancient Pallava and Chola center rather than the primary Vijayanagara capital. Thanjavur was the heartland of the Chola empire.

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