Is Al-Masudi renowned for his detailed work on geography?
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Al-Masudi was renowned for his detailed work on geography. He was a Persian scholar and traveler who wrote several books about his travels, including Muruj al-Dhahab wa Ma'adin al-Jawahir ("The Meadows of Gold and Mines of Gems"), which is considered one of the earliest works of world history.
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