Q. Consider the following:
  1. Nicolo Conti
  2. Francois Bernier
  3. Niccolao Manucci
Which of the above individuals were known for their travels and writings during the medieval period in India?

Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: Nicolo Conti was an Italian merchant and explorer who documented his travels to India in the 15th century. Francois Bernier, a French physician, traveled in the Mughal Empire and wrote about its society and culture in the 17th century. Niccolao Manucci, also an Italian, chronicled his experiences in India, particularly during the Mughal era, in his work "Storia do Mogor." All three contributed to our understanding of medieval India through their writings.
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