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What was Bhaskaracharya famous for?
Bhāskara II, also called Bhāskarācārya or Bhaskara the Learned, (born 1114, Biddur, India—died c. 1185, probably Ujjain), the leading mathematician of the 12th century, who wrote the first work with full and systematic use of the decimal number system.
What was invented by Bhaskaracharya?
On 7 June 1979 the Indian Space Research Organisation launched Bhaskara I honouring the mathematician….
| Bhāskara I | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Mathematician; scientist |
| Known for | Bhaskara I’s sine approximation formula |
Did Bhaskaracharya discovered gravity?
Bhaskaracharya found gravitational theory 500 yrs before Newton: Nepal PM. Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli told WION that Bhaskaracharya discovered the theory of gravitation about “500 years” before Issac Newton in 1150 AD. He added that Bhaskaracharya’s book was published in 1210 AD.
Who was Bhaskaracharya?
Bhaskaracharya ( Bhāskara the teacher) was an Indian mathematician and astronomer of 12th century AD. He is refered as Bhāskara II to avoid confusion with Bhāskara I (of 7th century AD).
What is the contribution of Bhaskaracharya in mathematics?
Bhaskaracharya was a teacher, mathematician and an astronomer. He also headed the Astronomical Observatory in Ujjain that was the learning centre of India. His contribution to Astronomy and Mathematics in the 12th century was unparalleled and significant.
How many astronomical contributions did Bhaskara write?
Bhaskara wrote three astronomical contributions. In 629 he annotated the Aryabhatiya, written in verses, about mathematical astronomy. The comments referred exactly to the 33 verses dealing with mathematics.
What are the different branches of mathematics in Bhaskara?
They are :- Lilavathi – Mathematics, Bijaganita – Algebra, Ganitadhyaya – mathematical astronomy, Goladhyaya – sphere, Karanakutuhala – Calculation of Astronomical Wonders, Vasanabhasya – Bhaskara’s own commentary on the Siddhanta Shiromani, and Vivarana which is a commentary on the Shishyadhividdhidatantra of Mathematician and Astronomer Lalla.