Sulaiman al-Tajir
Sulaimān at-Tājir (
Siraf in modern-day Iran. He traveled to India and China and wrote an account of his voyages around AD 850. He is mostly known for his travel to Guangzhou, Tang China, and marveled at the excellent quality of porcelain
there in 851.
Historical Accounts
Little is known about Sulaiman other than the fact that he was a merchant, confirmed by his second name (nickname) al-Tajir ("the merchant").[1] He visited India during the time of the Pala Empire, and referred to a kingdom named 'Ruhma' and attested to their military power. He has also described Mihira Bhoja, one of the greatest Gurjara-Pratihara emperors. Mihira Bhoja was a bitter enemy of "the Muslims"[2] and according to Sulaiman, maintained a large army and had a fine cavalry.[2]
During his stay in the city of
Emperor Xuānzong of Tang).[3] He also observed the manufacturing of porcelain, the granary system of Guangzhou, tea consumption and how its municipal administration functioned.[4]
After arriving home from China with goods he landed at Basra and then traveled to Baghdad.
See also
- Sino-Arab relations
- The Maritime Silk Road (film), a 2011 Iranian film based on his journey
References
- ISBN 978-1-137-08165-0.
- ^ ISBN 978-81-269-0027-5.
He was undoubtedly one of the outstanding political figures of India in ninth century and ranks with Dhruva and Dharmapala as a great general and empire builder.
- ^ Khamouch, Mohammed (June 2005). Ball, Lamaan (ed.). Jewel of Chinese Muslim's Heritage (PDF). Sub-editor: Rumeana Jahangir; Production: Aasiya Alla. Victoria Park, Manchester, United Kingdom: Foundation for Science Technology and Civilisation (FSTC Limited). pp. 11–12. 4090. Retrieved 29 August 2021.- The FTSC official website
- ISBN 978-1-138-82130-9.
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