How did Sultan Muhammad ibn Tughluq receive Ibn Battuta in Delhi?

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Engraving of Ibn Battuta in Egypt, standing on a decorated stone block with another man, overlooking ancient Egyptian columns and palm trees in the background. — Ibn Battuta Ibn Baṭṭūṭah (right) with an Egyptian man in Egypt.

When Ibn Battuta arrived in Delhi, Sultan Muhammad ibn Tughluq received him with honors and gifts, as the ruler was well known for his wealth and generosity toward Muslim scholars.1

Having traveled to India specifically to seek the Sultan's patronage, Ibn Battuta found that the ruler lived up to his expectations. Following this cordial reception, the Sultan appointed Ibn Battuta as the grand qadi of Delhi, a position he held for several years.1