Who among the following European travellers was the physician of Princ

Who among the following European travellers was the physician of Prince Dara Shukoh ?

François Bernier

Niccolao Manucci

Jean-Baptiste Tavernier

Jean de Thévenot

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François Bernier was a French physician and traveller who served as the physician to Prince Dara Shukoh, the eldest son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

– Bernier was in India from 1658 to 1669.
– His book, ‘Travels in the Mughal Empire’, provides a detailed account of the Mughal court, society, and the war of succession between Shah Jahan’s sons.

Niccolao Manucci was an Italian adventurer who also served at the Mughal court, initially as a physician to Shah Alam (Aurangzeb’s son). Jean-Baptiste Tavernier was a French gem merchant and traveller known for his accounts of India’s trade and wealth. Jean de Thévenot was a French traveller who visited India after Bernier.

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