Question

Which of the following statement is incorrect as per the lbn battuta's description of the Indian communication system?

Options

• lbn Battuta was not so amazed by the work of the postal system which allowed merchants to not only send information and remit credit across long distances but also to dispatch goods required at short notice.

• lbn Battuta describes the postal system: the horse post, called uluq, is fUil by royal horses stationed at a distance of every four miles. The foot-post has three stations per mile; it is called dawa that is one-third of a mile.

• When the courier starts from the city he holds the letter in one hand and the rod with its bells on the other, and he runs as fast as he can.

• The foot-post is quicker than the horse-post, and often it is used to transport the fruits of I<hurasan which are much desired in India.

Answer 1

lbn Battuta was not so amazed by the work of the postal system which allowed merchants to not only send information and remit credit across long distances but also to dispatch goods required at short notice.

Explanation:

The state appears to have taken specific measures to entice retailers. Inns and guest houses were plentiful along almost all trade routes. lbn Battuta was particularly impressed by the mail system's efficiency, which enabled merchants to not only communicate information and remit credit over large distances but also to dispatch goods on short notice.