Sankara Varman
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Where was Sankara Varman born?

  • Madurai
  • Trivandrum
  • Kochi
  • Katattanad (correct)
  • Which school of astronomy and mathematics did Sankara Varman belong to?

  • Delhi school
  • Mumbai school
  • Chennai school
  • Kerala school (correct)
  • Who was the first notable figure in the Kerala school of astronomy and mathematics?

  • Sankara Varman
  • Madhava of sangamagramma (correct)
  • Varman Varman
  • Sandratnamala
  • What was one of Sankara Varman's contributions to mathematics?

    <p>Computation of the value of π correct to 17 decimal places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sankara Varman predict about his own death?

    <p>He predicted the time of his own death as being in 1839</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the article 'Adi Shankaracharya: Contributions and Influences on Sanatana Dharma and Indian Culture'?

    <p>Dr. Surendra Pathak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the article 'Adi Shankaracharya: Contributions and Influences on Sanatana Dharma and Indian Culture'?

    <p>Adi Shankaracharya's contributions to Indian culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many citations does the article 'Adi Shankaracharya: Contributions and Influences on Sanatana Dharma and Indian Culture' have?

    <p>38,058</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can the article 'Adi Shankaracharya: Contributions and Influences on Sanatana Dharma and Indian Culture' be accessed?

    <p><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303408886">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303408886</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What institution is Dr. Surendra Pathak affiliated with?

    <p>Institute of Advance Studies in Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Sankara Varman

    • Sankara Varman was born in Kerala.
    • He belonged to the Kerala school of astronomy and mathematics.
    • He was a notable figure in the Kerala school of astronomy and mathematics, with Madhava of Sangamagrama being the first notable figure.
    • One of Sankara Varman's contributions to mathematics was the discovery of the series of π (pi) using the concept of the power series.

    Adi Shankaracharya: Contributions and Influences on Sanatana Dharma and Indian Culture

    • The article 'Adi Shankaracharya: Contributions and Influences on Sanatana Dharma and Indian Culture' is written by Dr. Surendra Pathak.
    • The article focuses on the contributions and influences of Adi Shankaracharya on Sanatana Dharma and Indian Culture.
    • The article has no citations.
    • The article can be accessed online.
    • Dr. Surendra Pathak is affiliated with the Centre for Academic Excellence, SGT University.

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    Test your knowledge on Sankara Varman, the renowned astronomer-mathematician from the Kerala school of astronomy and mathematics. Learn about his contributions and the legacy he left behind in this quiz.

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