INDIAN HISTORY

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: -Alberuni was 44 years of age when he came to India with Mahmud of Ghazni.

Detailed explanation-3: -Al-Beruni who visited India at the time of Mahmud of Ghazni criticised the Hindus for their exclusiveness which kept them away from the rest of the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.