Episode 90: Healers, Hospitals and Holy Wars
The History of English Podcast
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The Impact of Al-Mamun and Al-Korizmi on Muslim Scholarship and the Spread of Hindu Arabic Numerals
This chapter discusses the important figure of Al-Mamun and his role in the development of Muslim scholarship and the growth of the house of wisdom. It also highlights the contributions of Al-Korizmi, particularly in introducing Hindu Arabic numerals to replace the native numbering system used by Arabs and Romans.
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