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In which of the following languages has Al-Biruni translated Sanskrit, Pali, and Prakrit texts in India?
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Link historical figures to their linguistic and scholarly contributions for better retention of facts.
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Persian
Arabic
Urdu
Hindavi
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During his time in India, the Persian scholar and polymath Al-Biruni translated numerous Sanskrit texts into Persian. His writings, including "Kitab al-Hind," provide records of India's cultural and scientific traditions.
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