Which century did Al-Tabari live in?
8th Century
9th Century
10th Century
11th Century
Answer
Al-Tabari lived in the 9th century, which is the period of time between the years 801 and 900 AD. He was a Persian scholar and historian who is best known for his work, The History of the Prophets and Kings, which is an extensive account of the history of the Islamic world from the creation of the world to the year 915 AD.
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