Themes In Indian History - Important Questions

Book: Themes In Indian History - Important Questions

Chapter: 5. Through The Eyes of Travellers

Subject: History - Class 12th

Q. No. 2 of Very Short Answer (1 Mark)

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Name the book written by Ibn Batuta. What was his observation about female slaves in the subcontinent?

Ibn Batuta wrote the book ‘Rihla’.

He made the following observations about female slaves in the subcontinent:


a. The female slaves were excellent in dance and music and were often employed by the Sultan’s service.


b. They were also employed by the Sultan to keep a check on the noble’s activities.


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