Which of the following were features of the postal system of India as described by Ibn Battuta?<br>1. The foot post carries a ringing bell in one hand.<br>2. The horse post is called uluq, stationed at a distance of every four miles.<br>3. The foot post or dawa has one station at every four kos of distance.<br>4. The foot post is quicker than horse post.<br>Select the <strong>CORRECT</strong> answer using the code given below :

  1. A. 1, 2 and 4 ✓
  2. B. 1 and 2 only
  3. C. 2 and 3 only
  4. D. 1, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: A. 1, 2 and 4

Explanation

Ibn Battuta noted that the foot post (dawa) was stationed every one-third of a mile (not four kos) and was actually quicker than the horse post (uluq). The foot runners carried a staff with copper bells.

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