The medieval Indian writer who refers to the discovery of America is

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Q: 69 (IAS/1997)
The medieval Indian writer who refers to the discovery of America is

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IAS

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Option 1: Malik Muhammad Jayasi was a Sufi poet from India during the 15th century. He is known for his epic poem "Padmavat". There`s no reference to the discovery of America in his works.

Option 2: Amir Khusrau, a poet, musician and scholar from medieval India, is known for his Persian and Hindavi poetry. However, there are no references to the discovery of America in his works or writings.

Option 3: Raskhan, a poet who was also from the medieval India period, wrote primarily in the Hindi language. His works were typically devotional, focusing on Lord Krishna. The discovery of America is not mentioned in his works.

Option 4: Abul Fazl, a historian and writer from the court of the Mughal emperor Akbar, is the correct answer. He`s one of the few medieval Indian writers to mention the discovery of America. His works include the "Akbarnama" and the "Ain-i-Akbari." In the "Ain-i-Akbari," he refers to the discovery of America, likely obtained from Portuguese and other Europeans who visited Akbar`s court.