A thread compilation on Ibn Batuta's travel for myself.

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Ibn Batuta traveled Middle east-India-SriLanka-Malaysia-Indonesia-China-India-Africa-Egypt. He was a hysterical traveler. He spent 30 years away home. Phewww

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He started his journey in 1325 AD and ended in 1354
AD covering ~70000 Km of land, sea, deserts

His passion is admirable to explore the world (my own dream). He was about to be father of a boy only come to know 20 years later that he died 12 yrs ago

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ibn-Battuta

First thing he noticed that two courier system existed : horse rider and foot walker. The DAK used to reach to King in 5 days as against normal time of 40 days.

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He noted that Indian widow feel pride in burning herself on pyre of her husband.
It was never forced upon them. She could spend her life as a widow.
#Sati was mistaken for Widow burning. It was love and attachment of wife for husband.

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Hindus had power of giving away their life by drowning to achieve Moksha.

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On arrival in Delhi, he noticed 4 FORTS.
1. Proper Old Delhi captured from INFIDELS in 1188
2. Siri Fort
3. Tughlakabad Fort
4. Jahapanah (Ray Pithora Fort)

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He found Iron Pillar very mesmerizing. What they called is Haft Tush (seven Metals).
He mentions that IDOLS were placed on pavement of Masjid (now Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque) such that everyone who enters masjid steps on these idols.
Masjid was built by converting Hindu temples

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