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Al-Jā I Writing in The 9th Century Describes The Indian Race.

The document summarizes a 9th century Arab scholar named Al-Jāḥiẓ's descriptions of Indians and discussions around Indian civilization. It notes that Al-Jāḥiẓ described the Indian race and considered questions about the origins of Indian civilization and the collapse of Greek civilization. It also notes that Al-Jāḥiẓ seemed to consider Indians to have lighter skin than Arabs, though he was referring to interactions with groups from southern India that may not have had as light skin as northern Indians.

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Al-Jā I Writing in The 9th Century Describes The Indian Race.

The document summarizes a 9th century Arab scholar named Al-Jāḥiẓ's descriptions of Indians and discussions around Indian civilization. It notes that Al-Jāḥiẓ described the Indian race and considered questions about the origins of Indian civilization and the collapse of Greek civilization. It also notes that Al-Jāḥiẓ seemed to consider Indians to have lighter skin than Arabs, though he was referring to interactions with groups from southern India that may not have had as light skin as northern Indians.

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Al-Jāḥiẓ writing in the 9th century describes the Indian race.

One of the questions considered "chicken or egg" tier by 9th century Arabs was "What are the origins of
Indian civilisation?" and also "When did Greek civilisation collapse?"

It seems there was Egyptian-like mystery on how Indian civilisation began.

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He also seemed to consider the Indians to be lighter skinned than Arabs, interesting given Arab relations
were strongest with Rashtrakutas who were probably not as fair skinned like Northern Indians. Maybe
Sindhis are the reason for it?

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