Episode 2: Companions
Ibn Battuta Season 1
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10m
Ibn Battuta sets off on his journey, he first goes to Tlemcen to meet his Father's friend, who is a judge and has power and resources in Tlemcen, and states why he is there and what he needs on his travels. The judge suggests he take three companions with him to ensure a safe journey.
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Episode 3: Sandstorm
The Judge of Tlemcen is bitten by a poisonous snake and dies. This incident leaves a mark on Ibn Battuta’s emotional and mental wellbeing. After returning to Tlemcen to return the body of the Judge to his family, he decides to embark on his journey alone to avoid harm befalling anyone accompanyin...
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Episode 4: Constantine
Ibn Battuta meets the governor of Constantine who happens to be his father’s friend. The governor hosts Ibn Battuta in his palace and prepares supplies and servants to accompany him on his upcoming destination; Tunisia. Ibn Battuta bids his companions farewell, as he joins a caravan of merchants ...
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Episode 5: Deception
In this episode, Ibn Battuta uncovers a ploy that is brewing against the chief of the merchants and the caravan that he is accompanying on his trip, where there would be an attempt to murder all of those in the caravan and steal their products. He reveals his findings to the chief and sets a plan...