Marco Polo's trip to India (1271 AD) earned much fame in Europe on account of: [CDS 2014 (II)]

A. his having discovered a safe route to India
B. his having established amicable relations with many Kings of India
C. his account of commercial, religious and social conditions in the East
D. All of the above

Answer: his account of commercial, religious and social conditions in the East

Option c is the correct answer. Marco Polo's trip to India in AD 1271 earned much fame in Europe on account of his account of commercial, religious, and social conditions in the East. Marco Polo, an Italian explorer, traveled extensively through Asia, including India, the 13th century. His book "The Travels of the World" provided detailed descriptions of the visit, including India. Important Tips Marco Polo in India: Marco Polo landed on the Coromandel Coast of India in AD 1292 after a two-year trip by sea across the Indian Ocean on his way home from China. He joined the Tamil Pandya kingdom around Tanjore. During the reign of Rudramma Devi of the Kakatiya Dynasty, he traveled to Southern India. Rudramadevi, one of the few queens in Indian history, ruled from 1261 until 1295 CE. Polo came to a halt in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The book titled 'Description of the World' better known as 'The Travels of Marco Polo' was written by Marco Polo.

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