1. The Travels of Ibn Battuta
1325–1354 CE

2. 13th century image of pilgrims on a Haj
Ibn Battuta
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13th century image of pilgrims on a Haj

3. 1904 printing of Ibn Battuta’s Rihla
The Rihla
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1904 printing of Ibn Battuta’s Rihla

4. Central Historical Question
What was the Muslim world like in the 1320s?

5. Evaluating Evidence
Consider historical documents to understand the past
Look at different documents
Consider what useful information each document provides
One account alone is never sufficient
Consider limitations of each document
Think about what other information we need