Indian Culture

Q. The Arab scholar/astronomer who studied Sanskrit and Astronomy for a decade at Varanasi?

A
Saddat Khan
B
Alberuni
C
Daiva Alzajira
D
None of these

Correct Answer

Alberuni

More Questions on Indian Culture

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    C)In 1952
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    Answer: In 1955
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    A)Rongali Bihu
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    Answer: Onam
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    B)The Panchalas
    C)The Haryanks
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    Answer: The Chandellas
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    B)Tamil Nadu
    C)Kerala
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    Answer: Kerala
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    C)Satwahan Period
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    B)The Saluva, Haryak and Aravidu
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