Ibn Battúta
Ibn Battúta was a Muslim Berber-Moroccan scholar and explorer who widely traveled the medieval world. Over a period of thirty years, Ibn Battúta visited most of the Islamic world as well as many non-Muslim lands. His journeys included trips to North Africa, the Horn of Africa, West Africa, the Middle East, India, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and China. He is considered one of the greatest travelers of all time. His travelogue, the Rihla, provides a detailed account of the cultures, geography, and political systems of the regions he visited, offering valuable historical insights.
Books
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1. Travels (Ibn Battúta)
The book is a comprehensive travelogue written by a 14th-century Moroccan scholar and explorer who traveled extensively across the known world, from Africa to the Middle East, India, China, and Europe. The author shares his observations and experiences in vivid detail, offering unique insights into the diverse cultures, religions, and societies he encountered during his journeys. His accounts serve as a significant historical record of the world during the Middle Ages, providing a firsthand perspective of life during that period.
