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Was Al-Biruni a historian, chronologist, and linguist in addition to being a natural scientist?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Only a historian and linguist

  • Only a chronologist and natural scientist

Answer

Yes, Al-Biruni was also a historian, chronologist, and linguist in addition to being a natural scientist. He is known as one of the most influential scholars of the Islamic Golden Age. His work was in many fields, including mathematics, astronomy, geography, geology, physics, and medicine. He is also known for his writings on history and chronology, and for his work in linguistics.
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