Name the book written by Al-Biruni. Explain briefly the method adopted by him for writing the book.
Name of the Al-Biruni’s book was Kitab-ul-Hind, written in Arabic.
It is simple and lucid. It is a voluminous text, divided into 80 chapters on subjects such as religion and philosophy, festivals, astronomy, alchemy, manners and customs, social life, weights and measures, iconography, laws and metrology.
Generally (though not always), Al-Biruni adopted a distinctive structure in each chapter, beginning with a question, following this up with a description based on Sanskritic traditions, and concluding with a comparison with other cultures. Some present-day scholars have argued that this almost geometric structure, remarkable for its precision and predictability.
Examine Bernier’s perceptions about ownership of landed property in Mughal India.
Explain Al-Biruni’s description of the caste system in India.
How had Ibn Battuta describe the coconuts like a man's head?
Name the work written by Bernier. What did he write about sati system?
