OverviewA traveller remembered for journeys from Morocco across much of Africa and Asia.CategoryHistorical figurePeriodc. 1304 – c. 1369 CE
Life and settingIbn Battuta left Tangier on pilgrimage and continued travelling through many regions. His journeys connected North Africa with the Middle East, South Asia and beyond.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
Work and legacyHis travel narrative was written down with Ibn Juzayy's assistance. Historians use it critically because some episodes and itineraries cannot be independently confirmed.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
SourcesOriginal concise biography based on the cited references. Historical reports, later devotional traditions and uncertain dates are distinguished where relevant.TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
