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The "Herodotus of the Arabs," Al-Masudi provided one of the earliest comprehensive Arab accounts of India, its religions, and its geography. His work, "The Meadows of Gold and Mines of Gems," is a treasure trove of information about the medieval world.
He documented Hindu temples, idol worship, and the caste system, noting the division of Indian society into Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.
He described the natural resources of India — spices, precious stones, and textiles — and compared Indian religious ideas with Islamic and Persian traditions.
