Practice AL-BIRUNI AND THE KITAB-UL-HIND - 1.1 | 1. THROUGH THE EYES OF TRAVELLERS PERCEPTIONS OF SOCIETY (C. TENTH TO SEVENTEENTH CENTURY) | CBSE 12 History - 2
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Question 1

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Where was Al-Biruni born?

💡 Hint: Think about the region he came from.

Question 2

Easy

What language did Al-Biruni learn to better understand Indian texts?

💡 Hint: It is a classical language of India.

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Question 1

What was the primary objective of Al-Biruni's 'Kitab-ul-Hind'?

  • To write poetry
  • To provide insights about Indian society
  • To focus solely on astronomy

💡 Hint: Think about the content areas covered in the Kitab.

Question 2

True or False: Al-Biruni was critical of the texts that existed before his time.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider his approach towards existing literature.

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Question 1

Evaluate Al-Biruni's impact on the scholarly community. How might his methods influence modern anthropologists?

💡 Hint: Consider how his approach differs from earlier methods.

Question 2

Consider Al-Biruni's background. How might his upbringing in Khwarizm have influenced his views of Indian society detailed in 'Kitab-ul-Hind'?

💡 Hint: Think about the role of cultural context in shaping perspectives.

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