History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2013 History
The Book of Marco Polo is primarily an account of:
APolitical history of South India
BEconomic history of South India ✓ Correct
CCultural history of South India
DNone of the above
Correct answer: (B) Economic history of South India — The Book of Marco Polo is primarily an account of the economic history of South India, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Book of Marco Polo is primarily an account of the economic history of South India, so that is the answer.
★Marco Polo was a Venetian traveller and merchant.
★He visited South India in the late thirteenth century.
★His account dwells on trade, goods, ports and wealth.
★He describes the rich commerce of the southern coasts.
★So his work is most valued as a source for economic life.
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