Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct about François Bernier?

1. A Frenchman, a doctor, political philosopher, and historian.
2. He was closely associated with the Mughal court as a physician to Prince Dara Shukoh.
3. He was in India for 14 years, from 1656 to 1670.
4. He was also associated as an intellectual and scientist with Danishmand Khan, an Armenian noble at the Mughal court.

Options

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 1, 2, 3

• 1, 2, 4

• 2, 3, 4

Answer 1

1, 2, 4

Explanation:

1. A Frenchman, a doctor, political philosopher, and historian.

2. He was closely associated with the Mughal court as a physician to Prince Dara Shukoh.

4. He was also associated as an intellectual and scientist with Danishmand Khan, an Armenian noble at the Mughal court.