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Q59 (CDS-I/2026) History & Culture › Medieval India

Who was the author of the book of travels, called Rihla, written in Arabic, providing extremely rich and interesting details about India ?

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The book Rihla (The Travels) was written in Arabic by the Moroccan traveller Ibn Battuta. He reached India in 1333 during the reign of Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq, who appointed him as the Qazi (judge) of Delhi. His account provides rich details about the social, cultural, and political life of the 14th-century Delhi Sultanate.

  • Al-Biruni: An 11th-century scholar who accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni and wrote Kitab-ul-Hind.
  • François Bernier: A French physician who visited India during the 17th century (Mughal era) and wrote Travels in the Mogul Empire.
  • Nizamuddin Ahmad: A Mughal official and historian who authored Tabaqat-i-Akbari.

Ibn Battuta's Rihla is particularly noted for its descriptions of the Indian postal system, the city of Delhi, and the coconut and betel nut, which were novel to him.

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