Seydi Ali Reis was a Turkish traveller to India in the

Seydi Ali Reis was a Turkish traveller to India in the

18th Century.
14th Century.
13th Century.
16th Century.
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Seydi Ali Reis was an Ottoman admiral and cartographer who travelled to India in the mid-16th Century.
He reached India around 1554-1556, seeking refuge after a naval defeat against the Portuguese, and spent time at the court of Mughal Emperor Humayun before returning overland.
He documented his journey and observations in his famous travelogue “Mirat ul Memalik” (Mirror of Countries), which provides valuable insights into the political and social conditions of the regions he visited, including parts of India.