How did the magnetic compass change maritime trade?

It allowed sailors to navigate during cloudy weather or at night when stars were not visible, making long-distance voyages safer and more predictable.

Science and Technology in Medieval India

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The earliest reference of the use of magnetic compass in the Indian seas was by-

The earliest reference to the magnetic compass in Indian seas is found in the writings of the 12th-century Persian scholar Sadruddin Muhammad 'Aufi'.

Exam Year

2016

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2016_156 Ref: Jawami'ul-Hikayat - Sadruddin Muhammad 'Aufi'