In what area in present-day is Ghazni, where Al-Biruni lived, located?
Central-eastern Afghanistan
Northern Pakistan
Western Iran
Southern Tajikistan
Answer
Ghazni, where Al-Biruni lived, is located in central-eastern Afghanistan. The city was founded in the 5th century BC and has been ruled by a variety of empires and dynasties over the centuries, including the Ghaznavid Empire, the Mughal Empire, and the British Empire.
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