IBN-E-BATTUTA

 Ibn Battuta was one of the greatest travelers in world history. His full name was Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Battuta, and he was born in 1304 in Tangier, Morocco. At the age of 21, he set out on a journey to perform the Hajj (pilgrimage) to Makkah, but his travels did not stop there. What began as a religious journey turned into a remarkable adventure that lasted nearly 30 years.


During his travels, Ibn Battuta covered over 120,000 kilometers, a distance greater than that traveled by Marco Polo. He visited North Africa, Egypt, the Middle East, East Africa, Central Asia, India, Sri Lanka, China, Southeast Asia, and even Andalusia (Spain) and the Mali Empire in West Africa. Everywhere he went, he observed the traditions, cultures, governments, and daily lives of the people.

He served as a judge (Qazi) in India under the Delhi Sultanate and later worked as an ambassador. After completing his long journeys, he returned to Morocco, where the ruler ordered a scholar to write down his adventures. This book is called “Rihla” (The Journey)”, and it remains one of the most important sources of medieval history and geography.

Ibn Battuta died around 1368–1369, leaving behind a legacy as the most famous Muslim traveler of all time. His travel accounts continue to inspire historians, travelers, and students around the world.


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