Who wrote the book 'Tahqiq ma lil-Hind¹?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C) Al-Biruni

Explanation:

• The book "Tahqiq ma lil-Hind" (which translates to "The Indica" in English) was written by Al-Biruni, a Persian scholar and polymath.
• Al-Biruni visited India in the 11th century during the rule of the Ghaznavids and spent a significant amount of time studying the culture, geography, and sciences of India.
• In this book, he provides detailed observations and analysis of Indian society, religion, and knowledge.

Other Options:

•  Al-Masudi: A historian and geographer, but he did not write "Tahqiq ma lil-Hind."
•  Megasthenes: A Greek ambassador who wrote "Indica," describing India during the Maurya period, but not the same work.
•  Ibn Batuta: A Moroccan traveler who visited India in the 14th century and wrote "Rihla," but he did not write "Tahqiq ma lil-Hind."