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 Acharya Charaka Born: Around 100 BCE (some sources suggest the 2nd century BCE or the 1st century CE) Died: Exact year unknown, but it is estimated that he passed away around the 1st century CE. Acharya Charaka – Father of Ayurveda and Author of Charaka Samhita Place of Birth  : According to scholars, he was born in the ancient region of Gandhara (present-day areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan). Present Name : Today, this region lies in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and parts of Afghanistan. Family : There is no definite historical evidence about the names of his parents, but it is believed that he came from a family of scholars and physicians. Meaning of the Name : The word 'Charaka' means 'one who travels.' He was given this name because he used to travel across various kingdoms and cities, treating people and spreading medical knowledge Introduction "Charaka was a great ancient Indian Ayurvedacharya, physician, and philosopher, who is also known a...

 Ibn al-Haytham Born:  Around 965 CE    |    Died:  Around 1040 CE "Ibn al-Haytham: The Scientist Who Unveiled the Mystery of Light" “Portrait of Ibn al‑Haytham (Alhazen), medieval Arab scientist and pioneer of optics. Image credit: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)” Full Name: Abu Ali al-Hasan ibn al-Haytham Place of Birth: Basra, which was then part of the Abbasid Caliphate Present-day Location: Basra is now in Iraq Place of Death: Cairo, Egypt Introduction Did you know who first explained how the eye sees and how light travels? That revolutionary scientist was Ibn al-Haytham , widely regarded as the Father of Optics . Parents of Ibn al-Haytham Father's Name:  Not clearly recorded in historical sources, but it is believed that he was a government official or administrator. Mother's Name:  Not mentioned in any authentic source. His parents supported his early education and religious upbringing. Marriage of Ibn al-Haytham The historical r...