Engineering, Mechanics, and Invention

Taqi al-Din

Active 1526–1585

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Engineering, Mechanics, and Invention

1526–1585

A later scholar and engineer associated with astronomy, instruments, and mechanical innovation.

Field of Achievement

Engineers and inventors translated scientific insight into mechanical design, hydraulics, instruments, and practical devices.

Taqi al-Din is featured here as part of IMPMS's reader-friendly guide to medieval Muslim contributions in engineering, mechanics, and invention.

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