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Muhammad Ibn Battuta (February 25, 1304 – 1368 or 1369), was a Medieval Muslim traveler and scholar, who is widely recognised as one of the greatest travelers of all time. He is known for his extensive travels, accounts of which were published in the
Rihla (lit. "Journey"). Over a period of thirty years, Ibn Battuta visited most of the known
Islamic world as well as many non-Muslim lands. His journeys included trips to
North Africa, the
Horn of Africa,
West Africa and
Eastern Europe, and to the
Middle East,
South Asia,
Central Asia,
Southeast Asia and
China.