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041			_aeng
080			_a954 _bSAC
100			_aSachau, Edward C. (Ed.)
245			_aAlberuni's India _b: An Account of the Religion, Philosophy, Literature, Geography, Chronology, Astronomy, Customs, Law and Astrology of India about AD 1030
260			_bManohar _c2021 _aNew Delhi
504			_aIncludes Index
520			_aIn 1017 CE, at the behest of Sultan Mahmud of Persia, Alberuni, also known as Al-Biruni, travelled to India to learn about the Hindus and to discuss with them questions of religion, science and literature and what formed the very basis of their civilization. He remained in India for thirteen years, his exploration and study of the country gave way to a scholarly work that, in its profound understanding of almost all aspects of Indian life, remained unmatched for eight hundred years.
650			_aHindus -- Religion
650			_aHistory of India
690			_aGeneral
942			_cBK
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