Ancient Indian religious sects in the book Zain al-Akhbar by al-Kurdizi (d. 443 AH)

The book "Zain Al-Akhbar" by Abu Saeed Al-Kurdizi is considered one of the most important strategic elements presented in the fifth century AH. The book dealt with many historical and social topics, including the social and cultural sects of ancient India. In this book, Al-Kurdizi presents a comprehensive picture of the religious sects in India, including what they have. The author expresses his understanding of the religious diversity in ancient India Although Al-Kurdizi did not focus on all the sects in detail, he provided a comprehensive view of the religious factors that shaped and influenced Indian society at that time, through his explanation of Indian social classes. The book also reflects the intellectual and historical influences that arose during that period.
Based on the above, Zainul Akhbar is a valuable source for understanding ancient Indian religious sects. Through it, we can explore various aspects of religion in ancient India and understand the religious diversity that characterized Indian society at that time.