Malabar
Marco Polo's Pepper Trade Observations
Marco Polo, the renowned Venetian traveler, journeyed extensively through Asia and documented his experiences upon his return from China.
During his extensive travels, Marco Polo provided detailed accounts of the commerce and resources of the various lands he visited.
Regarding the Indian subcontinent, Marco Polo specifically described the significant and lucrative pepper trade originating from the southwestern coast of India.
This region, known historically as the Malabar coast, was a major hub for the production and export of spices, particularly black pepper, which was highly valued in Europe.
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Who among the following has described the medieval Indian postal system as of two kinds—the horse-post called ‘Uluq’ and the foot-post called ‘Dawa’?
Who among the following travellers was from Italy and visited Vijayanagar Kingdom in the fifteenth century?
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Marco Polo came to India between 1292-1294 from __________.
In which year did the French traveller Francois Bernier arrive in India?
