Question

Explain the significance of the accounts of foreign travellers in studying history

Answer 1

Since time immemorial, many travelers came to India and fell in love with its traditions and cultures.

Among all the travelers British people were came to extend the authority of their empire. There were some travelers who came for the sake of achieving knowledge and customs.

These travelers documented their experiences of India and became the earliest chroniclers of history.

In fact, what we know about ancient India today is through these travelers.