Where did Al-Biruni stay when he was in India?
Al-Biruni spent many years in the company of the Brahmanas, priests and scholars. He was learning Sanskrit and studying religious and philosophical texts.
History
Name two travellers who visited India during the medieval period (11th to 17th CE).
The two travellers who visited India during the medieval period are: Al Biruni (11th Century) from Uzbekistan and Ibn-Battuta (14th Century) from North western Africa, Morocco.
What complexity of social reality did Bernier notice in the Mughal Empire?
Bernier felt that artisans had no incentive to improve the quality of their manufacturers because profits were appropriated by the state. Thus production was on the verge of decline. At the same time, he conceded that the vast quantities of the world’s precious metals (gold and silver) flowed into India.
Who was known as the inveterate traveller?
Ibn Battuta was known as the inveterate traveller.
What can be known about Francois Bernier?
Francois Bernier was a Frenchman a doctor, a political philosopher and historian who remained in India for 12 years between 1656-1668 CE.
Why did Al-Biruni came India?
Al-Biruni came to India to help those Indians, who wanted to discuss religious questions and he also acted as a repertory of information to those who want to associate with them.
When and where was Al-Biruni born?
Al Biruni was born in 973 AD, in Khwarizm in present-day Uzbekistan.
“Buddhism grew rapidly both during the lifetime of the Buddha and after his death.” Justify the statement with suitable arguments.
Gautam Buddha founded Buddhism in the 6th century BCE. The religion became popular during the lifetime of Buddha and continue to spread beyond India after his death. The reason for the popularity and propagation of Buddhism was its message and its simplicity. People did not find its teachings difficult to understand. Local language was used …
How do the principles of Jainism influence Indian thinking?
Jainism is an ancient religion and it has its own philosophy which has been influencing Indian thought. Jainism thinks that the world is real, and the spirit is also real. It has a theory of karma which explains the interaction between soul and nature. It also preaches Ahimsa ( non-violence) and aparigraha (non-storage). It has …
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Why are Buddhist Stupas said to be “stories in stone” ? Explain.
Stupas were built of stones bricks. Buddha encouraged building Stupas to mark some events or places associated with Buddhism. Scenes from Vessantara Jakata, empty seat meant to indicate the meditation of the Buddha all narrate buddha’s stories Goddes and Animals were depicted through idols and carvings.