Āryabhaṭa | |
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Born | 476 CE |
Died | 550 CE (aged 73–74) [2] |
Academic background | |
Influences | Surya Siddhanta |
Academic work | |
Era | Gupta era |
Main interests | Mathematics, astronomy |
Notable works | Āryabhaṭīya, Arya-siddhanta |
Notable ideas | Explanation of lunar eclipse and solar eclipse, rotation of Earth on its axis, reflection of light by the Moon, sinusoidal functions, solution of single variable quadratic equation, value of π correct to 4 decimal places, diameter of Earth, calculation of the length of sidereal year |
Influenced | Lalla, Bhaskara I, Brahmagupta, Varahamihira |
Aryabhata ( ISO: Āryabhaṭa) or Aryabhata I[3][4] (476–550 CE)[5][6] was the first of the major mathematician-astronomers from the classical age of Indian mathematics and Indian astronomy. His works include the Āryabhaṭīya (which mentions that in 3600 Kali Yuga, 499 CE, he was 23 years old)[7] and the Arya-siddhanta.
For his explicit mention of the relativity of motion, he also qualifies as a major early physicist.[8]