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Who is credited with the first recorded Siddhantic astronomy in the 5th Century CE?
Who is credited with the first recorded Siddhantic astronomy in the 5th Century CE?
In what century did Aryabhata, the Indian astronomer, live?
In what century did Aryabhata, the Indian astronomer, live?
What did Aryabhata add to the heliocentric theory regarding the moon?
What did Aryabhata add to the heliocentric theory regarding the moon?
Aryabhata's book, the 'Aryabhatia,' was translated into which language in the 13th Century?
Aryabhata's book, the 'Aryabhatia,' was translated into which language in the 13th Century?
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During which era of India (1526 – 1725) did Hindu and Islamic techniques lead to advances in astronomy?
During which era of India (1526 – 1725) did Hindu and Islamic techniques lead to advances in astronomy?
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Indian Astronomy
- Aryabhata is credited with the first recorded Siddhantic astronomy in the 5th Century CE.
Aryabhata's Life and Contributions
- Aryabhata, an Indian astronomer, lived in the 5th Century CE.
- He added to the heliocentric theory by stating that the moon rotates on its own axis.
The Aryabhatia
- The 'Aryabhatia,' Aryabhata's book, was translated into Arabic in the 13th Century.
Advances in Indian Astronomy
- During the Mughal era (1526 – 1725) in India, Hindu and Islamic techniques led to advances in astronomy.
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Test your knowledge of ancient Indian astronomy with this quiz! Learn about the pioneering work of Aryabhata, the first recorded Siddhantic astronomy, and the translations of Aryabhata's 'Aryabhatia.' Explore Aryabhata's contributions to the heliocentric theory and his proposed theory about the rotation of the Earth.
