Another kingdom which was rapidly rising in influence was the Ghaznavids whose capital was at Ghazna in Afghanistan, a kingdom which was to play a major role in al-Biruni's life.
Isa pang kaharian na kung saan ay mabilis na lumalago sa impluwensiya ay ang Ghaznavids na ang capital ay sa Ghazna sa Afghanistan, isang kaharian na kung saan ay na-play ng isang malaking papel sa al-Biruni ng buhay.