Multiple choice general knowledge history

In 1325, this Islamic scholar from Tangier set out for Mecca and began a journey of three decades and 75,000 miles.

  1. Ibn Battuta

  2. Ibn Sayyed

  3. Ibn Mohammed

  4. Ibn Ahmed

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Ibn Battuta (1304-1369) was a Moroccan scholar who traveled extensively across the Islamic world and beyond for 29 years, covering approximately 75,000 miles. His journey began with a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1325 and continued through Africa, Asia, and Europe. His travelogue 'The Rihla' is a valuable historical document.