Q. Alberuni came to India along with
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Mahmud Ghazni
Explanation:
Alberuni (also spelled Al-Biruni) was a Persian scholar, historian, and polymath who came to India in the 11th century. He accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni during his invasions of India.
- Alberuni is best known for his work "Tahqiq-i-Hind" (also called Kitab fi Tahqiq ma li’l-Hind), which provides a detailed account of Indian society, religion, science, and culture.
Analysis of Other Options:
- (B) Muhammad-bin-Qasim – Invaded Sindh in 712 CE, much earlier than Alberuni's time.
- (C) Muhammad Ghuri – Invaded India in the late 12th century, after Alberuni’s time.
- (D) Timur – Invaded India in 1398, several centuries after Alberuni.
Correct Answer: (A) Mahmud Ghazni ✅
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Alberuni (also spelled Al-Biruni) was a Persian scholar, historian, and polymath who came to India in the 11th century. He accompanied Mahmud of Ghazni during his invasions of India.
- Alberuni is best known for his work "Tahqiq-i-Hind" (also called Kitab fi Tahqiq ma li’l-Hind), which provides a detailed account of Indian society, religion, science, and culture.
Analysis of Other Options:
- (B) Muhammad-bin-Qasim – Invaded Sindh in 712 CE, much earlier than Alberuni's time.
- (C) Muhammad Ghuri – Invaded India in the late 12th century, after Alberuni’s time.
- (D) Timur – Invaded India in 1398, several centuries after Alberuni.
Correct Answer: (A) Mahmud Ghazni ✅