Question

Alberuni was the historian during the period of
1) Mahmud of Ghazni
2) Balban
3) Akbar
4) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq

Answer 1

Alberuni was the historian during the period of  Mahmud of Ghazni

Answer 2

1) Mahmud of Ghazni

Al-Biruni was born near to the area identified as Kath and the village where he was born is now named as  Biruni after the renowned scholar.

Abu Rayhan Beruni or known as Alberonius in Latin was a Persian scholar of maths of the 11th century. He followed Mahmud in his conquerings to South Asia. Al Beruni was the First Scholar belonging to Muslim sect to learn about India and its customs.