House of Wisdom (Bayt-ul-Hikamah) was established by_____________?
Correct answer: C. Harun Rasheed
- A. Al'Mansoor
- B. Al'Ma'mun
- C. Harun Rasheed
- D. Abdul Malik
Explanation
Harun al-Rashid initiated the Abbasid translation and learning institution that became Bayt al-Hikmah, or the House of Wisdom. Al-Ma'mun later greatly expanded its scholarly and translation activities.
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