INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The name of the Indian Astronomer (who knew five astronomical systems), who lived in the 6th century was
A
Varahamihira
B
Bhandarkar
C
Pujyapada
D
Prasastapada
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: Varahamihira: Varahmihira, the great astronomer and polymath, was born at Ujjain in the sixth century. His most notable work was Birhat Samhita and PanchaSiddhantika(’Five Treatises’). He was well versed in astronomy, astrology, mathematics, and different languages.

Detailed explanation-2: -Varahamihira was an Indian astronomer belonging to the sixth century. He wrote Brihat Samhita which is an encyclopedia of astronomy, physical geography, botany, and natural history. his other works are Panch Siddhantika and Brihad Jataka.

Detailed explanation-3: -(a) Yes, Sir. (b) India‘s ancient Astronomers Aryabhatta (476-550 A.D), Varahamihira (505-587 A.D), Brahmagupta (598-668 A.D), Bhaskara-1 (600-680.

Detailed explanation-4: -Aryabhata (ISO: Āryabhaṭa) or Aryabhata I (476–550 CE) was an Indian mathematician, physicist and astronomer of the classical age of Indian mathematics and Indian astronomy.

Detailed explanation-5: -Aryabhata I (ad 476) is one of the greatest mathematicians and astronomers of ancient India.

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