Which culture did Al-Biruni explore and document in his studies?
Indian
Chinese
Greek
Persian
Answer
Al-Biruni was a polymath who studied many fields including astronomy, mathematics, physics, medicine, and history. He was also interested in Indian culture and religion, and he traveled to India to study it firsthand. He wrote a book called "India" about his experiences there, which is considered one of the most important sources of information about Indian culture in the Middle Ages.
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