Question

Who among the following has given a detailed description of the postal system during the Sultanate period?

  1. Amir Khusrau
  2. Ibn Batutah
  3. Sultan Firoz Shah
  4. Zia-ud-din Barani

Answer:

Option B: Ibn Batutah

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ibn Batutah”.

The correct answer is: (2) Ibn Battuta

Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan scholar and explorer, travelled extensively during the medieval period, including visiting India during the Delhi Sultanate era.

His writings, particularly "The Rihla" (Travels), documented his observations, including details about the Sultanate's postal system.