The Rihla was written in: [CDS 2015 (II)]
A. Arabic in the 14th century by Ibn Battuta
B. Persian in the 15th century by Abdur Razzaq
C. Persian in the 13th century by Ibn Battuta
D. Italian in the 13th century by Marco Polo
Answer: Arabic in the 14th century by Ibn Battuta
Option a is the correct answer.
The Rihla, also known as "The Travels," was written in Arabic by Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan explorer and scholar. He embarked on a journey in the 14th century, traveling extensively throughout the Islamic world and beyond.
Important Tips
Ibn Battuta:
He arrived in India in 1333.
He was appointed as a judge by Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq.
He travelled to various parts of India, such as Sindh, Punjab, Gujarat, Malabar, Bengal and Assam.
He also visited the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Sumatra on his way to China.