Abdur Razzaq, an ambassador of the ruler of Persia, was sent to Calicut in the fifteenth century. He was greatly impressed by the :
- A. Fortifications of Calicut ✓
- B. Climatic conditions of the coastal town
- C. High quality spices of the place
- D. Musical traditions of the place
Correct Answer: A. Fortifications of Calicut
Explanation
Abdur Razzaq, a Persian ambassador who visited the Zamorin of Calicut and the Vijayanagara Empire in the 1440s, was highly impressed and left detailed accounts regarding the massive fortifications and security of the cities.
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