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1325
Start of the trip
Battuta set out on his hajj at age of 21,after 16 months he arrives in mecca
-During this trip he married many women
-He had the help of many people due to his fame an example of this, is how they helped him protect from bandits -
1334
India
-Crossed the mountains of Afghanistan into northern India
-He presented himself at the sultan’s court in Delhi
-He spent 8 years in India
-Had several studies
-Got married -
1342
Ambassador to China
-The sultan named him ambassador to China
-Attacks by Hindu rebels
-Sailed to the Indian port city of Calicut
-Before they could leave,a storm blew in .Two of the ships were
recked, and all the treasure was lost -
1346
China
-Amazed about how the region was still ruled by the Mongols .
-He was amazed to learn that silk (expensive material in other parts) is used for clothing even by poor monks and beggars -
Period: 1349 to 1369
Last trips and return
-Returned to Morocco in 1354
-Just a few months before his return his mother died
-Goes on some excursions apart
-Served as an Islamic judge
-1368 or 1369 he died