Who was the Persian envoy who visited the court of Muhammad bin Tughlaq and left a detailed account? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the Persian envoy who visited the court of Muhammad bin Tughlaq and left a detailed account?

A. Marco Polo

B. Al-Masudi

C. Benjamin of Tudela

D. Ibn Battuta

Answer: Option D

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Ibn Battuta visited India and served as a Qazi under Muhammad bin Tughlaq, and his travelogue gives valuable insights.

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