History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET January 2017 History
'It is their custom that the person to whom this (platter containing betel) is brought out takes the platter in his hand, places it upon his shoulder and then does homage with his other hand touching the ground.' Who among the following wrote this while mentioning the feasts arranged by Sultan Muhammad Tughluq for his nobles and for foreign visitors?
AAbdur Razzaq
BIbn Battuta ✓ Correct
CMirza Nathan
DShams Siraj Afif
Correct answer: (B) Ibn Battuta — Ibn Battuta wrote this, so the answer is Ibn Battuta.
Explanation
★Ibn Battuta wrote this, so the answer is Ibn Battuta.
★He described the feasts arranged by Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq.
★He came to India in 1333.
★The Sultan appointed him the chief Qazi of Delhi.
★He later wrote a memoir of his travels called the Rehla.
★So this account of the betel custom was written by Ibn Battuta.
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