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The person 'Y' is believed to be born in a Greek city under Persian rule in 484 BCE. He authored, The Histories which gives an account of the Greco-Persian wars. His book also explains the story of the growth and organisation of the Persian empire as well as a description of its geography, social structure, and history. Identify this person.
The person 'Y' is believed to be born in a Greek city under Persian rule in 484 BCE. He authored, The Histories which gives an account of the Greco-Persian wars. His book also explains the story of the growth and organisation of the Persian empire as well as a description of its geography, social structure, and history. Identify this person.
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The correct option is D Herodotus
Herodotus is considered the 'Father of History' for his rational and humanistic documentation of historical facts. He authored The Histories which gives an account of the Greco-Persian wars. His book also explains the story of the growth and organisation of the Persian empire as well as a description of its geography, social structure, and history.
Herodotus is considered the 'Father of History' for his rational and humanistic documentation of historical facts. He authored The Histories which gives an account of the Greco-Persian wars. His book also explains the story of the growth and organisation of the Persian empire as well as a description of its geography, social structure, and history.
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