Foreign travellers and diamond mines

Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605-1689) was a French jeweler and merchant who traveled extensively in India and wrote detailed accounts of Indian trade, commerce, and particularly diamonds. His book 'Travels in India' contains elaborate descriptions of Indian diamond mines and the diamond trade, including accounts of mining operations and famous diamonds. Tavernier visited the Golconda region and documented the diamond mining practices. While other travelers like Bernier, Thevenot, and Carré also visited India during similar periods, Tavernier is specifically known for his detailed and comprehensive discussion of diamonds and mining operations. > Tavernier = French jeweler who documented Indian diamond mines in detail (17th century). Answer: b.