Sultanate Period

Ancient and Medival History

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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Abdur Razzaq, an ambassador of the ruler of Persia, was sent to Calicut in the fifteenth century. He was greatly impressed by the:

Fortifications of Calicut

Climatic conditions of the coastal town

High quality spices of the place

Musical traditions of the place

Abdur Razzaq, a Persian envoy, visited Calicut (Kozhikode) in the 15th century and was highly impressed by the quality of spices like black pepper, along with the overall wealth and trade activities of the place.
His accounts provide important information about the socio-economic conditions of the Malabar Coast during that period, but he is most noted for detailing the rich spice trade that Calicut was famous for.