Al-Biruni, who wrote about the subcontinent in the eleventh century, came from which of the following present-day countries?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Uzbekistan
Al-Biruni (973-1048) came from <strong>Uzbekistan</strong>; Morocco was the home of Ibn Battuta, Turkey of Seydi Ali Reis and Russia of Afanasii Nikitin.
NCERT (2026-27): “Timeline |