UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2018

Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India?

  1. Francois Bernier
  2. Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
  3. Jean de Thevenot
  4. Abbe Barthelemy Carre

Answer

Correct Answer

Jean-Baptiste Tavernier

Explanation

Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, the French gem merchant, described India's diamonds and diamond mines (such as those of Golconda) at length in his Travels in India.

Topics: foreign travellers, history, jean-baptiste tavernier and indian diamonds, medieval india