| Full Name |
Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Abdullah al-Lawati al-Tanji ibn Battuta |
| Date of Birth |
25 February 1304 |
| Place of Birth |
Tangier, Marinid Sultanate |
| Date of Death |
- |
| Place of Death |
Morocco |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Marinid Sultanate |
| Education |
Islamic religious studies |
| Profession |
Explorer, Traveler, Qadi, Scholar |
| Years of Activity |
1325 - 1354 |
| Brief Information |
Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan explorer and scholar known for his extensive travels across Africa, Asia, and Europe in the 14th century. His journeys covered approximately 117,000 km, surpassing those of his contemporary Marco Polo. He documented his experiences in The Rihla, offering a comprehensive account of the political, social, and cultural landscapes of the medieval Islamic world. |