Who among the following addressed Delhi as one of the greatest cities in the…
2018
Who among the following addressed Delhi as one of the greatest cities in the world?
- A.
Ibn Batuta
- B.
Alberuni
- C.
Firishta
- D.
Abul Fazl
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Correct answer: A
Answer: Ibn Batuta (इब्न बतूता) Ibn Batuta, the Moroccan traveler, visited Delhi during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq and described it as one of the greatest and most magnificent cities of the world. He praised Delhi for its size, architecture, wealth, and bustling activity.
This remark appears in his travelogue (Rihla), which records his observations of places he visited.
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