Transoxiana

Transoxiana, 'the land beyond the river,' was a critical cultural and scientific center of the Islamic Golden Age. This region, encompassing modern Central Asia, was renowned for its vibrant cities like Samarkand and Bukhara. These cities were key in the transmission of knowledge, serving as hubs for scholars in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and Islamic jurisprudence. The famous scholar Al-Biruni and the conqueror Timur are among Transoxiana's notable figures. Its rich Islamic heritage is de...और देखें