Which faith did Al-Biruni explore during his travel to the Indian subcontinent?
Hindu
Sikh
Buddhist
Jain
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During his travels to the Indian subcontinent, Al-Biruni explored the Hindu faith. He was impressed by the Hindus' deep devotion to their religion, and he wrote extensively about their beliefs and practices. He also noted that the Hindus were tolerant of other religions, and he praised them for their openness to new ideas.
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