What did Ibn Battuta find in cities of the subcontinent during his travels?

Crowded streets and vibrant markets

The correct answer is Option 2: Crowded streets and vibrant markets

According to Ibn Battuta's account, cities in the subcontinent were densely populated and prosperous, characterized by crowded streets and colorful markets filled with a wide variety of goods.

Ibn Battuta found cities in the subcontinent full of exciting opportunities for those who had the necessary drive, resources and skills. They were densely populated and prosperous, except for the occasional disruptions caused by wars and invasions. It appears from Ibn Battuta’s account that most cities had crowded streets and bright and colourful markets that were stacked with a wide variety of goods. Ibn Battuta described Delhi as a vast city, with a great population, the largest in India. Daulatabad (in Maharashtra) was no less, and easily rivalled Delhi in size.