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

UPSC CSE Pre. 2018

A. Francois Bernier
B. Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
C. Jean de Thevenot
D. Abbe Barthelemy Carre

Answer: Jean-Baptiste Tavernier

Option b is the correct answer. "French jeweller Jean-Baptiste Tavernier travelled to India at least six times. He was particularly fascinated with the trading conditions in India. Tavernier is best known for his 1666 discovery or purchase of the 116 -carat Tavernier Blue diamond. Being a diamond merchant, he was particularly interested in diamonds and visited various diamond mines in India, especially those of the Deccan.

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