Travelogues of Ibn Battuta

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Travelogues of Ibn Battuta: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Ibn Battuta's Description of the Postal System, Ibn Battuta- Rihla, Ibn Battuta’s Strategies of Representation- The Coconut and the Paan and Ibn Battuta’s visit to India etc.

Important Questions on Travelogues of Ibn Battuta

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From Ibn Battuta's description of Delhi, the city seemed to be very dull and deserted.

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Which books among the following were written by foreigners about their travel experience in Medieval India?

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Where in the fourteenth century did Ibn Battuta arrive and what was the name of his book?

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Who one of the following kept account of travel days from Daulatabad to Delhi?

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Which sentences are correct for Ibn Battuta's unique system of communication?

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Which of the following is/ are related to Ibn Battutas description of the coconut. 

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Ibn Battuta’s family known for their expertise in Islamic religious law, what was that?

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Why Ibn Battuta received literary and scholastic education when he was quite young?

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Identify and discuss the crafts mentioned by Bernier, comparing these with the descriptions of artisanal activity in the chapter.

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Discuss Al-Biruni’s understanding of the caste system.

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Analyse the evidence for slavery provided by Ibn Battuta.

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Discuss the picture of urban centres that emerges from Bernier’s account.