Question

    Name the French jeweller who travelled to India at least six times during the Mughal period.

    A Antonio Monserrate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Jean-Baptiste Tavernier Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Seydi Ali Reis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Peter Mundy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Jean-Baptiste Tavernier was a French jeweler and traveler during the Mughal period. Tavernier made at least six trips to India between 1630 and 1668, during which he collected precious stones and gems for his business in Europe.

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