History • Medieval IndiaEasy
The famous medieval text 'Kitab-ul-Hind' (Tarikh al-Hind), which offers an exhaustive account of Indian science, philosophy, religion, and social customs, was written by:
A. Al-Biruni✓ Correct Answer
B. Ibn Battuta
C. Minhaj-us-Siraj
D. Ziauddin Barani
💡 Solution & Explanation
Al-Biruni composed Kitab-ul-Hind during his travels in the eleventh century, providing a comprehensive scholarly overview of Indian science, philosophy, and societal norms. Ibn Battuta authored a separate travelogue titled Rihla during the medieval Tughlaq period.
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