Safarnama Ibn Batuta (Urdu)

DETAILS : 

• Author : Raees Ahamed Jaafri
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Al Hasanat Books Pvt Ltd
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2017
  
• ISBN-10 : 9380352883 
  
• ISBN-13 : 9789380352886
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ Urdu
  
• Hardcover‏ : ‎ 688 pages
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 800 G

ABOUT THE BOOK

Safarnama Ibn Batuta, translated and compiled into Urdu by the eminent scholar Raees Ahamed Jaafri, is the definitive travelogue of the most prolific traveler in pre-modern history. In the 14th century, Ibn Batuta set out from Morocco on a journey that would span 30 years and over 75,000 miles—surpassing even Marco Polo. This Urdu rendition brings to life his incredible observations of the medieval Islamic world, Africa, Russia, India, and China.

The "Safarnama" (Travelogue) is prized for its rich, first-hand accounts of the social, political, and cultural landscapes of the time. For readers in the subcontinent, the sections on the Delhi Sultanate under Muhammad bin Tughlaq are particularly fascinating, offering a rare glimpse into the courtly life, legal systems, and eccentricities of the era. Raees Ahamed Jaafri’s translation is celebrated for preserving the adventurous spirit and linguistic flavor of the original Arabic while making it accessible and engaging for Urdu readers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ibn Batuta (1304–1369) was a Moroccan explorer and scholar who is widely considered one of the greatest travelers of all time. His work, originally titled Rihla, is a primary source for 14th-century world history.

Raees Ahamed Jaafri (1914–1968) was a legendary Urdu journalist, historian, and novelist. He was a master of biographical and historical literature, known for his ability to translate complex classical works into a flowing, literary Urdu style. Jaafri was a prolific writer who contributed significantly to the Urdu literary canon, ensuring that global historical masterpieces were preserved for the Urdu-speaking world.