Tourism and History
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What is tourism?
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Tourism is travelling to visit places in distant regions for a specific purpose.
Why was travel important in ancient India?
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People travelled for pilgrimage, local fairs and festivals, good education, search for teachers, and trade.
What did Gautam Buddha do in ancient India?
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Gautam Buddha travelled to several cities in ancient India for preaching.
Who travelled to India in 630 C.E.?
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Yuan Shwang, the Chinese monk, travelled to India in 630 C.E.
Who were some medieval Indian saints who travelled extensively?
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Saint Namdev, Saint Eknath, Guru Nanak, and Ramdas Swami travelled extensively in India.
Why is Thomas Cook important in tourism history?
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Thomas Cook organised a railway trip from Leicester to Loughborough for about 600 people and later organised a round trip of Europe. He also established a travel agency selling tourist tickets.
Who is Benjamin of Tudela?
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Benjamin of Tudela is known as the first European traveller/discoverer. He was born in Spain and travelled between 1159 and 1173 C.E.
What places did Benjamin of Tudela visit?
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He travelled to France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Syria, Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Persia, India, and China.
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