Q. Consider the following individuals who produced literary works:

1. Ferishta
2. Nicolo Conti
3. Abdur Razzaq
4. Nuniz

Which of these individuals have written work/s that provide direct information about the Vijayanagara Empire?
Answer: All listed individuals: 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes: All the literary works by these individuals provide direct information about the Vijayanagara Empire. For instance, Nuniz and Nicolo Conti were travelers who left detailed descriptions of this kingdom. Abdur Razzaq who visited during the reign of Deva Raya II provided a detailed account of the Vijayanagara state. Ferishta wrote the 'Tarikh-i-Ferishta' where he discusses the Vijayanagara Empire extensively.