Malabar
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.
During the reign of which of the following rulers did Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese traveller, come to India?
The foreign traveller who visited India during the reign of Shahjahan was ____________
Which fourteenth-century traveller described how Indian chieftains fortified themselves using bamboo groves and rugged terrains for defence?