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Q · Literary Sources MedievalMedium · 45s
Which literary source gives a first-hand account of Vijayanagar through a foreign traveller?
TopicLiterary Sources Medieval
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Nicolo Conti, an Italian traveller, gave an early foreign account of Vijayanagar in the 15th century.
Final Answer: Option B — Nicolò Conti’s travelogue