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A Portuguese horse trader whose chronicle provides the most detailed description of Vijayanagara at its zenith under Krishnadevaraya. He described the city as "as large as Rome and very beautiful."
He documented the Mahanavami festival, royal processions, and elephant fights. He described the marketplaces, temples, and palaces in vivid detail, noting the strength of the Vijayanagara army and its fortifications.
He described the social hierarchy and the role of Brahmins, providing a Portuguese perspective on Hindu society.
