Explain giving examples how the accounts of foreign travellers help in reconstructing the history of india from the 10th to 17th century
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Foreign travelers account helps in recreating the History of India:
Many of the foreign travelers came from a totally separate social environment. So they were perceptive to day to day activities. Their accounts compact with court affairs, architectural features, and religious issues. It enriches our knowledge of our history. The writers are Ibn Battuta, Al-Biruni, and Bernier.
Ibn Battuta:
He wrote a book called ‘Rihla’. In that, he described amazing pictures that he collected during the time of his visits to different places. From that, we know more about the culture and different aspects of social values.
Al-Biruni:
He wrote the book entitled Kitab-ul-Hind which gives data about religion, science, and philosophy. His definition is easy and straight forward.
Bernier:
Travels in Mughal Empire book was written by Bernier that gives detailed information about the systems of communication, cities and things like paan and coconut.