Question

Who was the author of Rihla?

• A. Al-Biruni
• B. Bernier
• C. Abdur Razzaq
• D. Ibn Battuta

Hint:

Remember: Al-Biruni wrote "Kitab-ul-Hind," Abdur Razzaq wrote about Vijayanagara, Bernier described Mughal India, and Ibn Battuta authored "Rihla."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Identify Rihla.
The "Rihla" (meaning "The Journey") is a famous travel account that provides vivid descriptions of 14th-century societies across Africa, West Asia, India, and beyond.
Step 2: Authorship.
The Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta wrote the Rihla after traveling extensively for almost 30 years, covering more than 40 countries of the modern world.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, the author of Rihla was Ibn Battuta.
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