Where did Al-Biruni live? How did he reach Ghazni?

On an outline map of the world mark the countries visited by Ibn Battuta. What are the seas that he may have crossed?

For any one of the travellers mentioned in the chapter, find out more about his life and writings. Prepare a report on his travels, noting in particular how he described society, and comparing these descriptions with the excerpts included in the chapter.

How had Bernier described a complex social reality of the artisans under the Mughals. Give any one reason.

Name the book written by Al-Biruni. Mention its language and content.

Give a brief introduction of Francois Bernier. How long he remained in India?

Name the two women poet-saints of Tamil Nadu. Whom did they worship?

Mention Bernier’s views about private property and crown ownership of land.

Mention any two characteristics of the cities in the Indian sub-continent, as described by Ibn-Battuta.

Give two examples to show that Indian cotton textiles were in great demand in West and South Asia.

Name any four travellers who visited the sub-continent between 10th to 17th century. From where had they come?