Ibn Battuta came to India in 1333 AD, was appointed Qazi of Delhi by Muhammad Tughlaq, and was sent as an ambassador to China. His travelogue is called Rihla.
Which statement related to Ibn Battuta are true? (i) This African traveller came to India in 1333 AD. (ii) Muhammad Tughlaq made him the Qazi of Delhi. (iii) He has mentioned the events of Tughlaq's time in his book Tughlaqnama. (iv) The Sultan had sent him to China as an Ambassador. Select the correct answer -
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