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Travelers
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Traveled more extensively in India than any other medieval Muslim traveler. His Rihla (The Journey) provides unparalleled detail about the Delhi Sultanate, South Indian kingdoms, and Indian Ocean trade networks.
He served as a qadi (judge) in the Delhi Sultanate under Muhammad bin Tughlaq, describing the grand mosque and madrasas of Delhi in detail. He documented Sufi practices, including the qawwali and sama gatherings.
He visited the Hoysala temples and noted their intricate sculpture. He also described the maritime trade and the cosmopolitan ports of Malabar, providing detailed descriptions of Indian food, clothing, and social customs.
