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Did Al-Masudi write about universal history?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Occasionally

  • Not predominantly

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Al-Masudi was a 10th-century Muslim polymath and historian. He is best known for his book Muruj al-Dhahab wa Ma'adin al-Jawhar ("Meadows of Gold and Mines of Gems"), which is considered one of the most important works of Arabic historiography. In this book, Al-Masudi wrote about universal history, covering the entire history of the world from the creation of the world to the present day.
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