The earliest reference of 'Magnetic Compass' is found in:

Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012

A. Miftahul Fuzala
B. Chachnama
C. Ranazatu's Safar
D. Jawamiul Hikayat

Answer: Jawamiul Hikayat

Option d is the correct answer. The earliest reference of the magnetic compass is found in Sadiduddin Muhammad Aufi's second magnum JAWAMI UL-HIKAYAT. He lived during the reign of Iltumish who was the Turkish sultan of the sultanate of Delhi. He coming with Portuguese Spanish Dutch and English, the development of compass came to India.

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