Concept:Al-Biruni was a famous scholar born in the region of Khwarizm, which is located in modern-day Uzbekistan.
Explanation:He was born in 973 CE in Khwarizm, now part of Uzbekistan. He mastered many languages like Syriac, Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, and Sanskrit. This skill helped him compare languages and translate texts. He translated Sanskrit works, such as Patanjali’s grammar, into Arabic. He also translated Euclid’s works into Sanskrit for his Brahmana friends. His famous book, Kitab-ul-Hind, is written in Arabic and is simple and clear. It has 80 chapters covering religion, philosophy, festivals, astronomy, alchemy, customs, social life, weights, measures, iconography, and laws. Each chapter starts with a question, describes Sanskrit traditions, and ends with a comparison to other cultures.
Answer:C. Uzbekistan