List of Medieval indian historians and their works

Historian	Life	Work(s)	Significance
Al-Biruni	973-1048	"Kitab-ul-Hind"	Detailed observations of Indian society, science, religion, and culture.
Ibn Battuta	1304-1369	"Rihla" (The Travels)	Comprehensive account of his travels in India, describing social and cultural aspects.
Marco Polo	1254-1324	"The Travels of Marco Polo"	Offers insights into the Indian subcontinent during his journey to the court of Kublai Khan.
Niccolò de' Conti	1395-1469	"Navigations and Voyages"	Provides information about trade, culture, and society in India during the 15th century.
Abd al-Razzak al-Samarqandi	1413-1482	"Matla' al-sa'ayn"	Documents the social, cultural, and political conditions of India during the 15th century.
Duarte Barbosa	1480-1521	"Book of Duarte Barbosa"	Describes Indian society, trade, and geography during the early 16th century.
Fernão Nunes	1492-1577	"Diogo do Couto"	Contributed to "Decadas da Asia," offering historical accounts of Portuguese rule in India.
Gaspar Correia	1496-1563	"Lendas da Índia"	Chronicles the history and events of Portuguese India during the 16th century.
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier	1605-1689	"Voyages"	Provides insights into Mughal India's society, culture, and economic conditions in the 17th century.