Through the Eyes of Travelers: Perceptions of Society
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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
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
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
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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