Who among the following was associated with the Mughal Court as a physician to Prince Dara Shikoh?
Francois Bernier
The correct answer is Francois Bernier.
Francois Bernier: Francois Bernier was a French physician and traveler who came to India around 1658 and stayed for about twelve years. He was indeed associated with the Mughal court. He served as a physician to Prince Dara Shikoh for a brief period and later was attached to the court of Emperor Aurangzeb. His book, 'Travels in the Mughal Empire', is a key source of information about this period. Therefore, Francois Bernier was associated with the Mughal Court as a physician to Prince Dara Shikoh.
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