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State the inherent problems faced by Al-Biruni in the task of understanding Indian Social and Brahamanical practices. Mention any two sources that provided him the support.

Answer:

Two inherent problems that were faced by Al-Biruni were:

(i) Language: Indian language was Sanskrit at that time but Al-Biruni was familiar with Arabic and Persian.

(ii) Difference in religious beliefs and practices.

Two soures that provided him the support were:

(i) Vedas and Puranas

(ii) The Bhagwad Geeta and Manusmriti.