Ibn Battuta, a famous Moroccan traveler and scholar, visited India during the reign of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq (1325-1351 AD) and served him for several years. His detailed travelogue, 'Rihla' (meaning 'journey'), provides invaluable insights into the political, social, and economic conditions of the Delhi Sultanate under Muhammad Bin Tughlaq.
Which one of the following travelogues has given an insight on the reign of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq ?
Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2017 · Topic: Tughluq Dynasty (Muhammad bin Tughluq: Character, Vision, and Controversial Policies)
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