Okay, thank you! This was helpful. 
 Great! What can you tell me about their culture? 
 Most medieval travelers such as lbn Battuta called the islands Mahal Dibiyat from the Arabic word Mahal( Palace). 
 Thank you. What can you tell me about the toponymy of the Maldives? 
 That's interesting. What are some other aspects of the Maldives culture?
Most medieval travelers such as lbn Battuta called the islands Mahal Dibiyat from the Arabic word Mahal( Palace).