Chapter 5: Through The Eye of Travelers

Important Questions

1. What was the Al-Biruni's description of the caste system in India? [CBSE 2019]

2. What were the conditions of women in sixteen century? [CBSE 2017]

3. How was the Delhi during Fourteen century? Give some detail according Ibn Battuta.? [CBSE 2016]

4. Define antyaja? [CBSE 2020]

5. State the inherent problems faced by Al-Baruni in the task of understanding Indian Social and Brahamanical practices. Mention any two sources that provided him the support. [CBSE 2017]

Sample Questions

1. Why was Rihla called a remarkable book of Ibn Battuta ? Give two reasons. [CBSE 2019]

2. What were the elements of the practice of sati that drew the attention of Bernier? [CBSE 2020]

3. Describe Bernier's description of land ownership in India and also describe its influence on Western theorists from 18th century onwards. [CBSE 2019]

4. Describe the experiences of Al-Biruni in the Indian Subcontinent [CBSE 2019]

4. "India had a unique system of communication during the fourteenth century." Examine the statement of Ibn Batuta. [CBSE 2017]