Which one of the following foreign travelers elaborately discussed diamonds and diamond mines of India?
✓ Correct answer: b) Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
ExplanationJean-Baptiste Tavernier was a French traveler and gem merchant who traveled extensively in India during the 17th century.He was an independent traveller and trader who, between the years of 1630 and 1668, made travels to Persia and India in the courts of Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb.He is well- known for his detailed accounts of the diamonds and diamond mines of India, particularly the famous Golconda mines.Tavernier provided extensive information on the diamond trade, the mines in places like Golconda, and the prized diamonds, such as the Koh-i-Noor.93
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