GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Mahmud of Ghazni
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Alexander
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Babur
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Timur
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 1017, Mahmud of Ghazni took Rey. Most scholars, including al-Biruni, were taken to Ghazni, the capital of the Ghaznavid dynasty. Biruni was made court astrologer and accompanied Mahmud on his invasions into India, living there for a few years. He was 44 when he went on the journeys with Mahmud of Ghazni.
Detailed explanation-2: -He was a renowned philosopher, a mathematician and a historian. He came in contact with Mahmud when he had invaded Khiva and he was presented before him as prisoner. He came to India with Mahmud and lived here for many years. The Indian culture attracted him and he learnt Sanskrit.
Detailed explanation-3: -He lived during the Islamic Golden age (8th to 14th century). He travelled to the Indian subcontinent in 1017. He explored the Hindu faith practiced in India and authored a study of Indian culture Tārīkh al-Hind (History of India). He was very learned regarding physics, astronomy, mathematics, and natural sciences.