How did Aryabhata compute the earth’s circumference so accurately (less than 1% error) nearly a thousand years ago?
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13 Ancient Indian Sages Whose Contributions Were Far Ahead Of Their Times
In ancient times, India was one of the most advanced nations in the world. India has made many valuable contributions to the world. Centuries ago Indian sages had the kind of knowledge which many modern scientists lacks. Many Indian sages made discoveries that no one could think of back in those times.
Bhaskaracharya – The great Astronomer and Mathmatician
The period between 500 and 1200 AD was the golden age of Indian Astronomy. During this golden period an Indian wizard was born who contributed greatly to the conception of Astronomy and Mathematics. He was none other than Bhaskaracharya. Bhaskaracharya was the leading mathematician and Astronomer of the 12th century, who wrote the first work with full… Continue reading Bhaskaracharya – The great Astronomer and Mathmatician
