Why travellers account is important in the study of history?

Foreign travellers account to play a pivotal role in knowing the indigenous literature.

1. The written account of travellers is important in knowing the perspective of other regions regarding our culture.

2. The accounts written were critical in nature and this paved the way for improvements.

3. The literature, songs composed, art etc. sometimes glorify the past era, regarding the livelihood of people, but it provides important information too.