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Which French philosopher used Bernier's account to develop the idea of oriental despotism?

AVoltaire
BRousseau
CDescartes
DMontesquieu
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Montesquieu
1. Bernier's view spread widely in Europe. 2. Montesquieu built oriental despotism from it. 3. Marx later spoke of an Asiatic mode of production. _Source: syllabus Themes in Indian History Part II, Theme 5, Through the Eyes of Travellers: Perceptions of Society._
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