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Alberuni's India (Norton Library (Paperback)) (N568),New
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Alberuni's India is one of the greatest achievements of medieval scholarship. Not for nearly eight hundred years would any other writer match Alberuni's profound understanding of almost all aspects of Indian life.In 1017 A.D., Sultan Mahmud, ruler of a great empire in what is now Afghanistan and Iran, brought to his court at Ghazna many of the most brilliant scholars of the Islamic world. Among them was Alberuni (or Al Biruni), who was renowned as a mathematician, astronomer, and political philosopher.Alberuni's aim was to acquire an exact understanding of the Hindus' knowledge of the natural world, to make it possible for Muslims 'to converse with the Hindus, and to discuss with them questions of religion, science, or literature, on the very basis of their own civilization.' For thirteen years he traveled in North India, observing, questioning, and studying. The result was an account of Indian culture that is unique in its sympathetic understanding, shrewdness of observation, and probing analysis.
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- Q: What is the main focus of Alberuni's India? A: Alberuni's India primarily focuses on the detailed observations and analyses of Indian culture, society, and knowledge as experienced by the author, Ahmad Biruni, during his travels in North India in the 11th century.
- Q: Who is the author of Alberuni's India? A: The author of Alberuni's India is Ahmad Biruni, a prominent scholar known for his contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and political philosophy.
- Q: When was Alberuni's India published? A: Alberuni's India was published on May 17, 1971.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: Alberuni's India is published in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does Alberuni's India have? A: The book Alberuni's India consists of 384 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of Alberuni's India is an abridged edition.
- Q: Is Alberuni's India suitable for academic study? A: Yes, Alberuni's India is suitable for academic study as it provides an insightful perspective on Indian culture and knowledge from a historical viewpoint.
- Q: What themes are explored in Alberuni's India? A: Alberuni's India explores themes such as religion, science, literature, and the natural world as understood by Hindus, offering a unique cross-cultural dialogue.
- Q: What makes Alberuni's India a significant work? A: Alberuni's India is significant due to its profound understanding of Indian life and culture, unmatched by any other writer for nearly eight hundred years, showcasing the author's depth of scholarship.
- Q: Is this book considered a primary source for Indian history? A: Yes, Alberuni's India is considered a primary source for understanding medieval Indian history and culture from an outsider's perspective.