History of India, 1017 AD, Alberuni traveled to India

Al-Beruni, also known as Abu Raihan Muhammad ibn Ahmad Al-Beruni, was a famous medieval scholar who traveled to India in 1017 A.D.

He was a Persian polymath who wrote an important book on India called ‘Kitab-ul-Hind’ which contains information about the various aspects of Indian life.

In 1017, Al-Beruni set out on his journey from Bukhara, in modern-day Uzbekistan, to India.

He traveled through Iran and Afghanistan, and eventually arrived in India in the year 1017.

During his stay in India, Al-Beruni studied the Indian sciences, philosophy, geography and mathematics.

He also wrote commentaries on the Vedas, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.

Al-Beruni was a keen observer and wrote details about the various religions of India, including Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.

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