The development of algebra can be attributed to various mathematicians throughout history. Some early contributions to algebra were made by ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Greeks. However, the systematic study of algebra as we know it today can be traced back to the works of Persian mathematicians, most notably Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, who wrote a book called "Kitab al-Jabr wa al-Muqabala" (The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing) in the 9th century. This book laid the foundations of algebra and introduced techniques for solving equations and manipulating symbols. Hence, it is often considered as the birth of algebra.
