Which Pious Caliph initiated the establishment of the postal department?
Which Pious Caliph initiated the establishment of the postal department?
(a) Umar bin al-Khattab
(b) Abu Bakr Siddique
(c) Usman bin Affan
(d) Ali bin Abi-Talib
Correct option (a) Umar bin al-Khattab. Umar bin al-Khattab initiated the establishment of the postal department during his reign from 634 to 644 CE. It played a crucial role in the governance and administration of the Islamic Empire.