The Muslim scholar Umar Khayyam, who was patronized by the Seljukrulers, is best known in the West for his
a. passionate religious tracts.
b. astronomical observations.
c. lyrical poetry of the Ruba'iyat.
d. poetry about the campaigns of El Cid.
c
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