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astronomy during Gupta period.
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Aryabhatta, the great mathematician and astronomer who wrote the book Aryabhatiya in 499 A.D. The book explains the occurrence of solar and lunar eclipses scientifically. He was the first to declare that the earth was spherical in shape and rotates on its own axis. ... He even calculated the sidereal rotation.
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Astronomy during Gupta Empire
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- The time under the Gupta empire is known as the Golden age of Ancient India. The Gupta empire existed from mid-to-late 3rd century CE to 543 CE.
- During the Gupta period, there were various developments in the administration, social life, literature, and science.
- One of the greatest mathematicians and astronomers of India, Aryabhatta wrote the book Aryabhatiya in 499 A.D.
- Varahamihira wrote a book on the five astronomical systems called Pancha Siddhantika. He also wrote a book called Brihadjataka which is a standard work on astrology.
- Varahamihira also wrote a book called Brihadsamhita is considered a great work in Sanskrit literature dealing with various subjects like astronomy, astrology, geography, architecture, animals, weather, omens, and marriage.
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