CDS 2026 (I) General Knowledge, question 59

Topic: History

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Q59

Who was the author of the book of travels, called Rihla, written in Arabic, providing extremely rich and interesting details about India ?

  1. (a) Al-Biruni
  2. (b) Ibn BattutaCorrect answer
  3. (c) François Bernier
  4. (d) Nizamuddin Ahmad

Solution.

Answer: (b) Ibn Battuta

  1. Ibn Battuta’s Arabic travel account is known as the Rihla.
  2. His visit during Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s reign provides detailed observations of Indian society, travel and court life.