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Q35 (CDS-I/2013) History & Culture › Culture, Literature, Religion & Philosophy › Medieval Indian literature Answer Verified

Ibn Batuta's work, Rihla completed in 1355, is—

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: B
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The correct answer is Option 2. Ibn Batuta’s Rihla (The Travels) is a foundational historical source providing a detailed account of the Delhi Sultanate, particularly focusing on the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq, whom Batuta served as a Qazi.

While the work is a travelogue, its historical significance lies in its systematic recording of the political, social, and administrative structures of the Sultanate era, spanning from the early Mamluk (Aibek) period through the Tughlaq dynasty. It offers unique insights into the postal system, city life in Delhi, and the character of the Sultans.

  • Option 1 is incorrect as it is a travelogue, not an autobiography in the strict literary sense.
  • Option 3 is incorrect as it is a secular, historical, and geographical record.
  • Option 4 is incorrect because, although Batuta was from Morocco, the text focuses on his journeys across Asia and Africa, specifically the Indian subcontinent.
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