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I was the first known European traveller to visit the frontiers of China. I was born in Spain and later travelled to countries like France, Germany, and Italy, among many others. Who am I?

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Ibn Batuta
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Marco Polo
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Benjamin of Tudela
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Gerardus Mercator
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The correct option is C Benjamin of Tudela
Benjamin of Tudela was the first known European traveller to approach the western borders of China. He was born in Spain and travelled to countries like France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Syria, Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Persia, India, and China. He is said to have maintained a travel diary that is now viewed as a historical document of prime importance.

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