Ibn Battuta

Definition

Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan scholar and explorer who widely traveled the medieval world. Over a period of thirty years, he visited most of the Islamic world and many non-Muslim lands.

Related terms

Moroccan Scholar: A learned person from Morocco, often involved in research or teaching.

Medieval World: The historical period also known as the Middle Ages, roughly spanning from the 5th to the 15th century.

Islamic World: Refers to all societies where Islam is practiced or has significant cultural influence.