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State any two characteristics of Indian cities described by Ibn Battuta.

The two characteristics of Indian cities described by Ibn Battuta are:

1. Indian cities were densely populated.


2. They were often destroyed by wars.


3. They had bright colorful markets with crowded streets.


4. The market was a place of both economic activities as well as a center for social activities.


5. The cities had many well-established mosques, temples, and spaces for the general public.



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