Alberuni’s full name was Abu Raihan Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Biruni. Born in 973 CE in present-day Uzbekistan, he was one of the greatest scholars of medieval history. Alberuni excelled in multiple fields including mathematics, astronomy, physics, geography, anthropology and comparative religion. His curiosity led him to study various cultures deeply. During Mahmud Ghaznavi’s rule, he travelled to India and learned Sanskrit to understand Indian texts. His most renowned work, “Kitab-ul-Hind,” reflects his analytical mind and objective approach. Alberuni’s contributions significantly enriched scientific and cultural knowledge across the Islamic and Indian worlds, making him an important global intellectual.