Who among the following has described the medieval Indian postal system as of two kinds-the horse-post called 'Uluq' and the foot-post called 'Dawa'?
- A. Al-Biruni
- B. Duarte Barbosa
- C. Ibn Battuta ✓
- D. Seydi Ali Reis
Correct Answer: C. Ibn Battuta
Explanation
The Moroccan traveller Ibn Battuta detailed the postal system of the Delhi Sultanate, dividing it into 'Uluq' (horse-post) and 'Dawa' (foot-post).
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