HISTORY
MEDIAVAL INDIA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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In which among the following territories, Marco Polo had travels in the last decade of 13th century in India?
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Chola
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Pandya
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Madurai Sultanate
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Cheras
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: Marco polo an Italian traveler landed in Pandya Empire (at Kayal) in 13th century and impressed by the wealth and magnificence of the King, Prince as well as people, tagged it as the richest kingdom in existence.
Detailed explanation-2: -They sailed the Mediterranean to the Middle East, then traveled over land, all the way through Persia (modern day Iran), the Gobi Desert, Mongolia, along the Silk Road, and into China. The voyage took about three and a half years until they finally reached Kublai Khan’s palace.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Pandya Kingdom. Marco Polo is an Italian traveller who visited India during 1288-1292 AD under the reign of Pandya Kingdom.
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