Biography

Buzurg Ibn Shahriyar Ramhurmuzi was a renowned Persian navigator and author from Ramhurmuz. He is best known for his work 'Aja'ib al-Hind (The Wonders of India), a major contribution to the genre of marvelous tales in Islamic literature. This work compiles an extensive range of anecdotes and detailed accounts of his and other sailors' voyages in the Indian Ocean, including interactions with its islands and coastal communities. His writings provide a valuable insight into the maritime practices, trade routes, and cultural exchanges of the time.