Who among the following did François Bernier dedicate his writing “Comparing East and West” to?

Question

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
\[ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \textbf{Column I (Temple)} & \textbf{Column II (Location)} \\ \hline \text{1. Hazara Rama Temple} & \text{(i) Tamil Nadu} \\ \text{2. Chidambaram Temple} & \text{(ii) Vijayanagara} \\ \text{3. Brihadishvara Temple} & \text{(iii) Belur} \\ \text{4. Chennakeshava Temple} & \text{(iv) Thanjavur} \\ \hline \end{array} \]

Answer 1

François Bernier, a French physician and traveler, dedicated his work "Comparing East and West" to King Louis XIV of France (option A). Bernier’s writings explored the disparities between European and Eastern societies, with a particular emphasis on India.

Who among the following did François Bernier dedicate his writing “Comparing East and West” to?

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The Correct Option is A

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