Medieval Society through Travelers' Eyes · c. 10th – 17th Century CE
Ibn Battuta: The Globe-Trotter
The Rihla and its descriptions of Indian cities, postal systems, and the coconut and paan.
Key Questions
- 1How does Ibn Battuta describe the vibrancy of Indian cities like Delhi and Daulatabad?
- 2What does his account tell us about the efficiency of the medieval postal system?
- 3Why was he so fascinated by the coconut and the betel leaf?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
CBSE: Through the Eyes of Travellers - Class 12
Class: Class 12
Subject: History
Unit: Medieval Society through Travelers' Eyes
Period: c. 10th – 17th Century CE
Suggested Methodologies
Ready to teach this topic?
Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.
More in Medieval Society through Travelers' Eyes
Al-Biruni and the Kitab-ul-Hind
A scholar's objective analysis of Indian religion, philosophy, and the caste system.
3 methodologies
Francois Bernier and the East-West Binary
A French physician's critique of Mughal India and the theory of private property.
3 methodologies
Women Travelers and the Harem
Hidden voices in travelogues and the depiction of women in medieval accounts.
3 methodologies