Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Through the Eyes of Travellers

Question:
Which of the foreign traveller stated described Delhi as a vast city, with a great population, the largest in India. This traveller also stated that Daulatabad (in Maharashtra) was no less, and easily rivalled Delhi in size. Identify the traveller from the given options?
Options:
Marco Polo
François Bernier
Ibn Batuta
Al Biruni
Correct Answer:
Ibn Batuta
Explanation:
Ibn Battuta described Delhi as a vast city, with a great population, the largest in India. Daulatabad (in Maharashtra) was no less, and easily rivalled Delhi in size