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Detailed explanation-1: -D . Bhaskaracharya, a famous mathematician and astronomer composed Lilavati as the first part of his larger composition Siddhanta Siromani which is a comprehensive collection of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and menstruation related topics .
Detailed explanation-2: -Bhaskara’s notable work is Siddhantasiromani (“Head Jewel of Accuracy”) He wrote siddhanta Shiromani at the age of 36 in 1150 A.D., and this work (consisting of about 1450 verses) has divided into four parts: Lilatvati (ARITHMETIC) has 278 verses. Bijaganit (ALGEBRA) has 213 verses.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Leelavati Award is an award for outstanding contribution to public outreach in mathematics. It is named after the 12th-century mathematical treatise “Lilavati” devoted to arithmetic and algebra written by the Indian mathematician Bhāskara II, also known as Bhaskara Achārya.