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The noted traveller and writer Muhammad Ibn Battuta, who travelled to many countries including India in the 14th century, belonged to which of the following countries?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Morocco

Ibn Battuta's Moroccan Origin

Muhammad Ibn Battuta was a renowned Arab explorer and scholar.

He is famous for his extensive travels, documented in his book "Rihla". His journeys spanned almost 30 years, covering North Africa, West Africa, Southern Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and China.

The question asks about the country of origin for this 14th-century traveller.

Identifying Ibn Battuta's Homeland

Muhammad Ibn Battuta hailed from Tangier, which is in Morocco.

Therefore, based on historical records, he belonged to Morocco.

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