Alberuni's india

dward C. Sachau’s Alberuni’s India is a classic account of India’s past during the 11th Century AD.Summary of the BookIn 1017 AD, India was the prize of the East. Emperors and Kings sought its wealth, and scholars flocked to it for its knowledge. Al-Biruni, an Arab who would be remembered as Alberuni, was ordered to go to India by Sultan Muhmud of Persia, to learn more about the great country. He began learning about India’s religion, science and literature, discussing the fundamental essence of the Indian civilization. In learning about India, Alberuni fell in love with the country, and he wrote a detailed account of his journey. This modern English translation brings alive the fire and the magic of Alberuni’s account, returning readers to a past as magical as any.About Edward C. SachauCarl Eduard Sachau was a German Orientalist