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From Ancient Observatories to Modern Research: The Evolution of Indian Astrophysics
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Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with developing the concept of the precession of equinoxes?
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Aryabhata
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Aryabhata, a renowned astronomer and mathematician from the 5th century CE, proposed the idea of the precession of equinoxes, recognizing the gradual shift in the position of the vernal equinox.