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Through the Eyes of Travelers: Perceptions of Society

Haryana Board · Class 12 · History

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Al-Biruni: The Scholar from Uzbekistan (11th Century)

  • Born in 973 CE in Khwarizm (present-day Uzbekistan), Al-Biruni was a polyglot scholar fluent in Syriac, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, and Sanskrit
  • Came to India as a hostage when Sultan Mahmud invaded Khwarizm in 1017 CE but developed genuine interest in Indian culture
  • Wrote 'Kitab-ul-Hind' in Arabic, structured in 80 chapters covering religion, philosophy, astronomy, social customs, and more
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Ibn Battuta: The Globe-Trotter from Morocco (14th Century)

  • Born in Tangier, Morocco in 1304 CE into a family of Islamic legal scholars specializing in shari'a law
  • Traveled extensively for 30 years, visiting Mecca, Syria, Iraq, Persia, Yemen, East Africa before reaching India
  • Arrived in Delhi in 1333 CE, was appointed qazi (judge) by Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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François Bernier: The French Doctor-Philosopher (17th Century)

  • French doctor, political philosopher, and historian who lived in India from 1656-1668
  • Served as physician to Prince Dara Shukoh and later to Armenian noble Danishmand Khan
  • His 'Travels in the Mughal Empire' was widely published and translated, influencing European perceptions
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Key Themes and Social Observations

  • Women's status: travelers noted practices like sati but also women's participation in trade and production
  • Slavery: openly practiced, with slaves as gifts and domestic workers; female slaves used as spies
  • Urban life: 15% urban population in 17th century (higher than contemporary Europe)

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