Describe Ibn Battuta's account of Indian cities.

1.	Describe Ibn Battuta's account of Indian cities.
Answer» Solution :As a traveller, Ibn Battuta found cities in the subcontinent full of exciting opportunities. He arrived in Delhi in the fourteenth century when it Was a part of global network. They were densely populated and prosperous, EXCEPT for the occasional disruptions caused by wars and invasions. From Ibn Battuta's account it appears that most cities had CROWDED streets and bright and colourful markets that were stacked uith a suide variety of goods. He describes Delhi as a vast CITY, with a great population, the largest in India. Daulatabad was equal in size of Delhi. The. bazaars were not only places of economic TRANSACTIONS, but the HUB of social and cultural activities Most hazaars had.a mosque and a temple and spaces were marked for public performances by dancers, musicians and singers. He found Indian agriculture very productive because of the fertility of soil.

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