Question

Assess the importance of the account of chinese and arab travellers in indian history

Answer 1

Answer:

Introduction :

Mention name of Chinese and Arab Travelers like Hiuen Tsang and Ibn Batuta and write about their works briefly

Main Body :

Write different points about importance, for example

Their accounts were some what non political and helped in correct reconstruction of history, where as those of court poets were biased, for example Hiuen Tsang confirmed Harsha’s defeat from Pulakeshin

They provided detailed accounts of not only royalty as well common people customs and religion

Several travelers collectively covered almost entire Indian history

mention as many names as possible, from Marco Polo to Nikitin

Conclusion :

Just praise their efforts