Which Islamic dynasty was ruling during Avicenna's lifetime?
Samanid Empire
Umayyad Caliphate
Abbasid Caliphate
Ottoman Empire
Answer
Avicenna lived during the Islamic Golden Age, which was ruled by the Samanid Empire in the region where he was born. The Samanids were a Persian dynasty that promoted science, philosophy, and arts.
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