Foreign Traveller's Description of Krishnadeva Raya
The question asks to identify the foreign traveler who provided a specific description of the physical appearance of Krishnadeva Raya, a prominent ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Traveller's Account of Krishnadeva Raya
The Portuguese traveler Domingo Paes visited the Vijayanagara Empire during Krishnadeva Raya's reign in the early 16th century. He documented his observations about the land, its people, and the ruler.
Domingo Paes provided a detailed physical description of Krishnadeva Raya, noting him as:
- 'of medium height'
- 'of fair complexion'
- 'good figure, rather fat than thin'
- possessing 'signs of small pox' on his face
This specific account aligns directly with the details mentioned in the question, identifying Domingo Paes as the source of this description.
Important Questions from The Vijayanagara and the Bahmanis
Which of the following Dynasties established the kingdom of Vijayanagara?
Who among the foreign travellers visited Vijayanagar empire during the time of Achyuta Deve Raya.
Match List-I with List-II:
List-I List-II (A) Alexander Greenlaw (I) Documenting the inscriptions on the temple walls (B) John Marshall (II) Visits Vijayanagara in 1800 (C) J.F. Fleet (III) Conservation works of Vijayanagara began under him (D) Colin Mackenzie (IV) Detailed photography at Hampi Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Who, amongst the following, founded the Vijayanagara Empire?
Which among the following travellers visited the city of Vijayanagara during the 15th century?
- Domingo Paes
- Abdur Razzaq
- Afanasi Nikitin
- Ferñao Nuniz
- Nicolo de Conti
