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(1256) The Legend of the Grain of Wheat

(1256) The Legend of the Grain of Wheat

The story provides insights into the lives and contributions of notable historical figures, particularly focusing on the scholar Abû Bakr as-Sûli and the legendary tale of Sissah’s request regarding the grains of wheat on a chessboard. It illustrates the profound impact of intellectual pursuits, such as chess and scholarship.

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Original SourceIbn Khallikan’s Biographical Dictionary, Vol 3
Additional Publication InformationThe legend of Sissa described in this tale is placed by many sources in a Hindu kingdom between 400 and 600 AD, though Ibn Khalikan’s book appeared somewhere in 1256 AD.
MediumShort Story
Original LanguageEnglish
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    risingstar009

    The anecdote about Sissah highlights the concept of exponential growth and the limits of resources, serving as a metaphor for the vastness of knowledge and the ingenuity of human thought. Overall, the document emphasizes the importance of learning, creativity, and the legacy of scholars in shaping intellectual traditions.

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