Duarte Barbosa was a Portuguese explorer and writer who visited India in 1518. He served as a scrivener (clerk) under Ferdinand Magellan during the early part of Magellan's famous voyage around the world. After Magellan's death in 1521, Barbosa continued his travels and visited various parts of Asia, including India.

Barbosa's observations and writings provide valuable insights into the social, economic, and cultural aspects of the regions he visited. His accounts contribute to our historical understanding of the early interactions between Europeans and the peoples of the Indian subcontinent.

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