Francois Bernier (25th September 1620- 22nd September 1688)
This personality is commonly asked in govt. competitive exams, here are some important points regarding this person :
- A French physician and traveler.
- He was born in Anjou, France.
- He was personal physician to Mughal Prince Dara shikoh who was eldest son of Shah Jahan
- After Dara shikoh’s execution he was attached to court of Aurangzeb for 12 years during his stay.
- He wrote ‘ Travels in the Mughal empire’ which covers mainly reigns of Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb.
