Which scholar’s name gave rise to the word ‘algorithm’?
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The Latinized form of Al-Khwarizmi's name influenced the word algorithm.
He also made major contributions to algebra.
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The Latinized form of Al-Khwarizmi's name influenced the word algorithm.
He also made major contributions to algebra.
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Ibn al-Haytham developed experimental approaches to vision and light.
His Book of Optics became highly influential.
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Al-Biruni studied Indian religion, science, geography, and society.
His work showed careful comparative observation.
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Ibn Khaldun wrote the Muqaddimah as an introduction to his history.
It analyzes society, state formation, and historical change.
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Ibn Battuta traveled widely across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
His journeys were recorded in the Rihlah.
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Al-Idrisi produced a major geographical work and map.
He worked at the court of Roger II in Sicily.
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Salahuddin defeated the Crusader army at Hattin.
The victory enabled the recovery of Jerusalem.
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Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II captured Constantinople in 1453.
He became known as Mehmed the Conqueror.
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The Ottomans made Constantinople their imperial capital after 1453.
The city later became known internationally as Istanbul.
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Suleiman I presided over major Ottoman expansion and legal reform.
He is also called Kanuni, the Lawgiver.
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Babur founded the Mughal Empire after the Battle of Panipat in 1526.
He was descended from Timur and Genghis Khan's line.
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Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.
It stands in Agra.