History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET June 2025 History
Arrange the travels of the following European travellers to India in chronological order. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. John Mildenhall
- 2. William Finch
- 3. Ralph Finch
- 4. Thomas Coryat
- 5. Jean Baptiste Tavernier
A3, 1, 2, 5, 4
B3, 1, 2, 4, 5 ✓ Correct
C1, 5, 3, 4, 2
D1, 5, 2, 4, 3
Correct answer: (B) 3, 1, 2, 4, 5 — The correct order is 3, 1, 2, 4, 5.
Explanation
★The correct order is 3, 1, 2, 4, 5.
★Ralph Finch arrived around 1588-91 during the reign of Akbar.
★John Mildenhall arrived in 1603 during the reign of Akbar.
★William Finch arrived in 1608 during the reign of Jahangir.
★Thomas Coryat came during 1612-17 in the reign of Jahangir.
★Jean Baptiste Tavernier came in 1638 during the reign of Shah Jahan, the latest of these.
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