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The Study of Lunar Eclipses and Solar Eclipses in Ancient India
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Which ancient Indian text is considered the earliest known astronomical treatise?
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Surya Siddhanta
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The Surya Siddhanta is an ancient Indian astronomical text that dates back to the 4th or 5th century CE. It contains detailed descriptions and calculations related to the motions of the Sun, Moon, and planets, as well as methods for predicting eclipses.