ABU RAYHAN BERUNI AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRST EASTERN RENAISSANCE

Inoyatov Sulaymon Inoyatovich, Professor of Bukhara State University, Doctor of Historical Sciences Аripova Halima Аripovna, Associate Professor of Bukhara State University, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences

Abstract

the article examines the scientific activity of Abu Rayhan Beruni as an encyclopedic scientist, a representative of the first Eastern Renaissance, describes the results of scientific research and their significance in the modern world. It is known that in 973, a boy named Abu Rayhan Muhammad ibn Ahmad was born in the village of Kat in Khorezm, who went down in history as al-Beruni, which meant his birth in the suburbs (Berun - outside the city). Hakim (scientist). Beruni became famous as an outstanding historian, astronomer, geographer, geologist, philosopher, mathematician, physician. In addition to his native Turkic, he was fluent in Arabic, Greek, Dari, and Sanskrit. The author of more than 160 books on various branches of knowledge, he was able to far outstrip his contemporary teachings on astronomy, geography, and history. His pen belongs to "Kitab al-Bakiya" (Monuments of past generations"), the treatise "India", Mineralogy", "Determination of finite boundaries", "Elementary distance check", "Introduction to Astrology", "Elementary Astronomy", "Book about medicinal plants" and many others. The genius of Beruni perceived the spherical shape of the Earth and created the world's first mock-up of it. He predicted the existence of the continent of America long before Columbus' discovery, expressed confidence in the existence of alien civilizations. His works, translated into many languages, on the history of the peoples of Central Asia, India, and Khorezm became fundamental research. Beruni combined his artistic works in the collection "Selected Poems". The thinker died in Ghazna in December 1048.