UPSC 2018: Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India ?

The correct answer is option (b): Jean-Baptiste Tavernier. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper 1, as Question 73. It falls under Medieval History > Medieval Culture & Historiography.

This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.

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