Indian Mathematicians and Astronomers

Bhaskara II's astronomical treatise is known as Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta.

Brahmagupta proposed the theory of planetary motion, which included the idea of elliptical orbits.

Brahmagupta's astronomical treatise is known as Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta.

Lagadha is credited with developing the concept of timekeeping.

Brahmagupta proposed the theory of the precession of the equinoxes.

Lagadha is credited with developing the concept of the lunar eclipse.

Lagadha is credited with developing the concept of the solar eclipse.

Srinivasa Ramanujan was a brilliant Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to number theory, analysis, and other areas of mathematics. He is particularly well-known for his work on the Riemann hypothesis.

Srinivasa Ramanujan was the first mathematician to receive the Padma Shri award in 1954.

Aryabhata is widely regarded as the father of Indian astronomy due to his significant contributions to the field in the 5th century CE.

Aryabhata proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system, where the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun, in his work 'Aryabhatiya'.

Aryabhata is credited with developing the concept of zero and the decimal system, which revolutionized mathematics.

Bhaskara II calculated the value of pi (π) to four decimal places in the 12th century CE.

Varahamihira wrote the astronomical treatise 'Surya Siddhanta' in the 6th century CE, which was a comprehensive work on astronomy and astrology.

Brahmagupta, an Indian mathematician and astronomer of the 6th century CE, introduced the concept of latitude and longitude in his work, the Brāhmasphuṭasiddhānta.