Arrange the following foreign travellers to Kashmir in the order of their visits:

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Question

Arrange the following foreign travellers to Kashmir in the order of their visits:

I. Ou-Kong

II. Marco Polo

III. Francois Bernier

IV. Godfrey Vigne

  1. A. I-III-II-IV
  2. B. III-I-IV-II
  3. C. I-II-III-IV (Correct answer)
  4. D. II-I-III-IV

Correct Answer

Option C — I-II-III-IV

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I-II-III-IV.

Key Points

  • Ou-Kong visited Kashmir in the 8th century CE.
  • Marco Polo passed through in the 13th century.
  • Francois Bernier visited in 1663-65 (17th century).
  • Godfrey Vigne explored in 1835-38 (19th century). Order: I-II-III-IV.

Topics covered: J&K History