Who initiated the compilation of Hortus Malabaricus?

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BVan Rheede

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Answer:

The Dutch were another European force who reached India following the Portuguese.
Kochi and Kollam were the chief trade centres of the Dutch.
Van Rheede, a Dutch Governor initiated the compilation of 'Hortus Malabaricus', a book on the medicinal plants of Kerala, with the help of Itti Achuthan Vaidyar.

The Dutch fought with Marthanda Varma, the King of Travancore following the disputes over trade.

The Dutch were defeated in the Battle of Kolachel in 1741 and lost their ground in India.
The Dutch were also called 'Lanthans'.

Related Questions:

Which among the following is/are not correct regarding Hortus Malabaricus?

1. Itti Achuthan, Ranga Bhat, Appu Bhat and Vinayaka Bhat associated with the
project of compiling the text.

2. The work was published from Lisbon.

3. The book deals with the recipe of Malabar food items.

4. The work was compiled under the patronage of Admiral Van Rheede.