Match the LIST-I with LIST-II:

List I (Books)		List II (Authors)
A.	Muqaddimah	I.	Pierre d'Ally
B.	Kosmos	II.	Humboldt
C.	Almagest	III.	Ibn-Khaldun
D.	Imagine Mundi	IV.	Ptolemy

Correct option is C

• Muqaddimah was written by Ibn Khaldun (A-III). It is one of the most significant historical works, introducing the philosophy of history and historiography.
• Kosmos was written by Alexander von Humboldt (B-II). It is a seminal work in physical geography, discussing Earth’s interconnected systems.
• Almagest was authored by Ptolemy (C-IV). It is a major astronomical treatise that influenced medieval astronomy.
• Imagine Mundi was written by Pierre d'Ally (D-I). It is an important geographical and cosmological work from the 15th century.

• Written in 1377, this book is considered a pioneering work in social sciences.
• Introduced concepts such as Asabiyyah (social cohesion), which explains the rise and fall of civilizations.
• Laid the foundations for historical methodology and historiography.
  

• Published between 1845-1862, this work describes the universe as an interconnected system.
• Discusses physical geography, meteorology, ocean currents, and Earth’s natural phenomena.
• Humboldt is known as the father of modern geography due to his contributions to the field.
  

• Written in the 2nd century AD, it is one of the most important astronomical works of antiquity.
• Introduces geocentric theory (Earth-centered universe), which dominated until the Copernican Revolution.
• Contains a catalog of stars and a method for predicting planetary positions.
  

• A medieval geographical work from the early 15th century.
• Discusses concepts such as the sphericity of Earth and the feasibility of western sea routes.
• Influenced Christopher Columbus in his explorations.