

Baghdad's 'House of Wisdom' has played a tremendous role in the preservation and advancement of knowledge throughout the world. Today's technological advancements would not have been possible without the foundation that the scientists, astronomers, and philosophers set in this epicenter of world knowledge. Muhammad Al-Khwarizmi was among the most prominent figures to have worked in this Bayt ul Hikma. Known as the father of Algebra, and the grandfather of Mathematics, Al-Khwarizmi's contributions to mathematics are remarkable including introducing the 'Arabic numerals' to the world. The word 'Algorithm' is derived from his name. Additionally, he has made contributions to the field of geography and created a sundial.
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