Which of the following statements are not correct regarding Al-Biruni?
(A) Al-Biruni was born in Tangier in Morocco.
(B) Al-Biruni was well versed in several languages.
(C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq appointed him the Qazi of Delhi.
(D) Al-Biruni spent years in the company of Brahman priests.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) and (C) only
Given statements:
(A) Al-Biruni was born in Tangier in Morocco - INCORRECT
(B) Al-Biruni was well versed in several languages.
(C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq appointed him the Qazi of Delhi - INCORRECT
(D) Al-Biruni spent years in the company of Brahman priests.
Explanation:
(A) Al-Biruni was born in Tangier in Morocco - INCORRECT
Al-Biruni was born in Khwarazm (modern-day Uzbekistan) in 973 CE.
(B) Al-Biruni was well versed in several languages - CORRECT
Al-Biruni was a polymath who was proficient in several languages, including Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Greek, and possibly others.
(C) Muhammad bin Tughlaq appointed him the Qazi of Delhi - INCORRECT
Muhammad bin Tughlaq ruled centuries after Al-Biruni. Al-Biruni lived during the 11th century and was associated with Mahmud of Ghazni's court, not with Muhammad bin Tughlaq, who ruled in the 14th century. Muhammad bin Tughlaq appointed IBN BATTUTA the Qazi of Delhi.
(D) Al-Biruni spent years in the company of Brahman priests - CORRECT
Al-Biruni spent time studying Indian society, religion, and culture, which included engaging with Brahman priests to understand their practices and beliefs. He documented this in his famous work Kitab al-Hind.