History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2020 History
Arrange the following European travellers who visited India in chronological order, starting from the earliest. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Abbe Carre
- 2. Fray Sebastian Manrique
- 3. Gemelli Careri
- 4. Pietro della Valle
A2, 1, 4, 3
B4, 3, 2, 1
C1, 2, 3, 4
D4, 2, 1, 3 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 4, 2, 1, 3 — The correct order is 4, 2, 1, 3.
Explanation
★The correct order is 4, 2, 1, 3.
★Pietro della Valle began his journey in 1615 and reached India in 1624.
★Fray Sebastian Manrique travelled in India between 1628 and 1643.
★Abbe Carre travelled in India in 1672-74.
★Gemelli Careri travelled in India in 1693.
★So the order is Pietro della Valle, Fray Sebastian Manrique, Abbe Carre and Gemelli Careri.
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