An imaginary rendition of al biruni on a 1973 soviet post stamp. Alberuni on india revisiting abu rayhan albiruni and. The significance of the kitab sank and the kitab patangal in the ta. Alberuni on india revisiting abu rayhan albiruni and his. The science of albiruni article pdf available in international journal of sciences 212. Sultan mahmud attacked khawrizm and took albiruni to his capital ghazni. Dec 17, 2018 he came to india and wrote the social conditions of the subcontinent with the title of kitab ul hind. Sep 30, 2015 it also emerges from the kitab alhind that biruni had familiarized himself with various fields of sanskrit literature. There were no printing presses at that time so it was to be handwritten and al biruni himself was a royal scholar p. Kitab tarikh alhind and aims of writing it albirunis kitabulhind is simple and lucid.
Al biruni collected books and studied with these hindu scholars to become fluent in sanskrit, discover and translate into arabic the mathematics, science, medicine, astronomy and other fields of arts as practiced in 11th century india. He spent a large part of his life in ghazni in modernday. Kitab ul hind urdu by abu rehan al bairooni pdf the. Allama abu rehan albaroni was a great historian, astrologist, and scholar. In 1017 he travelled to the indian subcontinent and authored a study of indian culture tarikh alhind history of. See more ideas about al biruni, astronomy and islam. Audiences for al biruni s kitab al hind were mainly those from middleeast and indian commoners didnt think of reading it at all.
He is regarded as one of the greatest scholars of the medieval islamic era and was well versed in physics, mathematics, astronomy, and natural sciences, and also. Through the eyes of the traveller linkedin slideshare. Abu alrayhan muhammad ibn ahmad albiruni born 45 september 973 in kath, khwarezm, died december 1048 in ghazni known as alberonius in latin and albiruni in english, was a persiankhwarezmian muslim scholar and polymath from the khwarezm region. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In this first installment of the translation of the correspondence between ibn sina and albiruni, alasilah walajwibah, ibn sina responds to the first question posed to him by albiruni who criticizes reasons given by aristotle for denying levity or gravity to the celestial spheres and the aristotelian notion of circular motion being an innate property of the heavenly bodies. It was the first authoritative document about the history of indian. Chapter 4 albirunis arabic account of the hindu religion 1030 a.
Alberunis india abridged norton library by albiruni. He wrote about his travels through india in his wellknown book kitab al hind which gives a graphic account of the subcontinent. Jul 07, 2019 apr 20, a kitabulhind was written by albiruni in arabic language kitabul hind is simple and lucid and a voluminous text divided into 80 chapters on. The last work accomplished by albiruni was kitab alsadala fil tibb, on medicinal drugs towards the close of the regime of sultan maudud. Arabic text of the atharulbakiya of albiruni or vestiges of the past. The book al biruni urdu is about the famous historian al baroni. He was a pioneer in the study of the angles and trigonometry. The offered writing is an urdu version of the arabic text.
Illustration by albiruni of different phases of the moon, from kitab altafhim. Tarikh al hind pdf download march 28, 2018 tareekh hindustantareekh hindi meaningtareekh hind urdutarikh hinditarikh hindi meaningtarikh hind urdutarikh al hindtareekh e hindal biruni tarikh al hindtareekh e hind urdutarikh i hind was written by 794dc6dc9d download kitab tarikh attasyri al islami. Al biruni urdu by muhammad hassan burni download library pk. This book describes the sociopolitical scenario of ancient india. Ncert hisotry theme 5 through the eyes of travellers. The book al biruni urdu is about the famous historian albaroni. It is a voluminous text, divided into 80 chapters on subjects such as religion and. Kitab ul hind urdu by abu rehan al bairooni pdf the library pk. He was conversant in khwarezmian, persian, arabic, sanskrit, and also knew greek, hebrew and syriac. He traveled to india along with the army of mahmood ghaznavi and recorded history for ghaznavi. Allama abu rehan al baroni was a great historian, astrologist, and scholar.
One of the most famous of the historic accounts of india is that written in arabic by albiruni. The book of instruction on the elements of the art of astrology by al biruni. India by albiruni paperback may 1, 2005 by qeyamuddin ahmad author, ahmad qeyamuddin editor 4. Al bairooni wrote a book with the title of kitab ul hind. Tarikh al hind pdf download march 28, 2018 tareekh hindustantareekh hindi meaningtareekh hind urdutarikh hinditarikh hindi meaningtarikh hind urdutarikh al hindtareekh e hindalbiruni tarikh alhindtareekh e hind urdutarikh i hind was written by 794dc6dc9d download kitab tarikh attasyri alislami. Aug 08, 2019 apr 20, a kitabulhind was written by albiruni in arabic language kitabul hind is simple and lucid and a voluminous text divided into 80 chapters on. Selain itu, sang ilmuwan itupun menulis sederet karya dalam kedokteran, geografi, serta fisika. Although birunis knowledge of hinds civilization grew rapidly while he served mahmud in northern india. 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.
An english language edition with notes and indices by dr. Audiences for albirunis kitabalhind were mainly those from middleeast and indian commoners didnt think of reading it at all. Chapter 4 albirunis arabic account of the hindu religion. On the source of their religious and civil law, about the. Shaykh ul islam is a prolific author and researcher. What were the views of al biruni regarding historical india. Al biruni learned hindu philosophy, mathematics, geography and religion from the pandits to whom he taught greek and arabic science and philosophy. Birunis fame as an indologist rests on his encyclopedic work on india called kitab alhind kitab fi tahqiq ma lilhind min maqala maqbula filaql aw mardhula in which he explored nearly every aspect of indian life, including religion within a rich cultural context, history. India is comple te without the book on astrology al qanun al reference of alberunis kitabul masoodi fi alhaia wa alnujum. Apr 20, a kitabulhind was written by albiruni in arabic language kitabul hind is simple and lucid and a voluminous text divided into 80 chapters on.
Moreover, the book al biruni urdu pdf is the historical encyclopedia of the world history. Philosophy and religion science and technology, general physics research questions and answers analysis radiation chemistry water properties. In 1031, biruni completed his extensive encyclopaedia kitab alqanun almasudi latinized as canon masudicus. He stated that the indus valley must be considered as an ancient sea basin filled with alluvials. Who were the audiences for al birunis kitab alhind.
May 04, 2020 apr 20, a kitabulhind was written by albiruni in arabic language kitabul hind is simple and lucid and a voluminous text divided into 80 chapters on. His book kitab al jamahir discusses the properties of various precious stones. Philosophy and religion science and technology, general physics research questions. He visited the subcontinent during the ghazvanid dynasty. Albiruni, a great muslim scientist, philosopher and historian 171 that the noon of sindh is the sunrise of spain while their spaniards noon is the sunset of sind. Biruni is a persian word meaning or belonging to outside. Biruni, comparative religion, kitab al hind, kitab alathar, hinduism. Alberunis india abridged norton library by albiruni 19930501 paperback january 1, 1800 4. In this book, he mentions two books patanjal and sakaya. Albiruni wrote an encyclopedic work on india called ta. Albiruni 9731048 was one of the greatest scientists of all times. Royalty and powerful members of society sought out albiruni to conduct. He came to india and wrote the social conditions of the subcontinent with the title of kitab ul hind.
Alberunis india by alberuni 9731048 kitab fi tahqiq ma lilhind or simply, tariqh alhind, early 11th century, translated by edward c. The achievements of ibn sina in the field of science and his contributions to its philosophy. He came to india and wrote an excellent history book kitab ul hind. Albiruni is regarded as one of the greatest scholars of the medieval islamic era and was well versed in physics, mathematics, astronomy, and natural sciences, and also distinguished himself as a historian, chronologist and linguist. An unrivalled orator and speaker, he has delivered over lectures in urdu, english and arabic. There were no printing presses at that time so it was to be handwritten and albiruni himself was a royal scholar p. Albiruni lalu menulis buku astrologi, yaitu the elements of astrology. Albiruni was a prolific writer, for it is mentioned that the weight of his books exceeded a camels load. 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. Nov 26, 2019 apr 20, a kitabulhind was written by albiruni in arabic language kitabul hind is simple and lucid and a voluminous text divided into 80 chapters on. Biruni, comparative religion, kitab alhind, kitab alathar, hinduism. It was an an extensive encyclopedia on astronomy, geography, and engineering, named after masud, son of mahmud of ghazni, to whom he dedicated the book.
He wrote about his travels through india in his wellknown book kitabalhind which gives a graphic account of the subcontinent. Abu alrayhan muhammad ibn ahmad albiruni september 5, 973 december, 1048 was a persian scholar and polymath. Al biruni contributions in physics include work on springs and accurate determination of the specific weight of eighteen elements and compounds including many metals and precious stones. Albirunis knowledge of sanskrit when compiling the ta.
Albirunis book kitab alhind provides a detailed account of indian life, religions, languages, and cultures and includes many observations on geography. The book has a district structure, it begins with a question, the description based on sanskritic tradition, and the conclusion with a comparison with other cultures. Al biruni urdu by muhammad hassan burni pdf the library pk. Alberunis kitab ul hind or tarikhul hind is the survey of indian life based on his study and observations in india between 1017 and 1030. Since then this magazine is serving the cause of the prophetic mission of mqi regularly.
Albiruni learned hindu philosophy, mathematics, geography and religion from the pandits to whom he taught greek and arabic science and philosophy. Sep 09, 2019 al beruni kitab ul hind pdf published on september 9, 2019 by admin apr 20, a kitab ul hind was written by al biruni in arabic language kitab ul hind is simple and lucid and a voluminous text divided into 80 chapters on. Allama abu rehan al bairooni was a great scholar of islam and a prominent historian. Albiruni, celebrated mathematician and astronomer, came to india in the wake of the invading forces of mahmud of ghazni in the eleventh. Albiruni born in 973 in khwarizm present day uzbekistan. Sep 30, most of the works of albiruni are in arabic. It is a voluminous text, divided into 80 chapters on subjects such as religion and philosophy, festivals, astronomy, alchemy, manners.
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