Ibn Battuta: The Legendary Explorer (1325-1353)

26-January-2025 by east is rising 63

Between 1325 and 1353, Moroccan scholar Ibn Battuta traveled over 75,000 miles, exploring Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. His journeys included:

1325-1327: Pilgrimages to Mecca and travels through the Middle East
1330-1332: Serving as a judge in India’s Delhi Sultanate
1332-1346: Crossing Asia, reaching China, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives
1349-1353: Returning through North Africa, sharing his vast knowledge
Ibn Battuta’s Rihla still inspires global explorers today. 

Author: Saikat Bhattacharya


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