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Discovery of Aryabhata :
→ Aryabhata discovered ‘zero’ (0)
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→ Aryabhata had mentioned the value of 𝜋 (pie) is (3.14) in his book
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“Aryabhattiyam”.
→ He also propounded that 𝜋 (pie) is constant to show the ratio of
circumference and diameter of circle.
→ Multiplication, addition, subtraction, square – root, cube – root etc,
“Ashtang” method introduced by Aryabhata.
→ He had written many other books like ‘Dash Gitika’ and ‘Aryabhattiyam’.
→ He has described main principles of Astronomy in his book named
“Aryasiddhanta”.
→ He found the solution of fundamentals of mathematics i.e. Arithmetic and
Geometry.
other discoveries in Mathematics :
→ Decimal system had been seen for measuring and weighting instruments
which had been found from the remains of “Harppa” and “Mohan – jo –
Daro”.
→ Bhaskaracharya has written books ‘Lilawati Ganti’ and “Bij Ganit” in1150
A.D.
→ He discovered sings of addition (+) and subtraction (-).
→ Brahmgupta introduced the types of equations, Boddhayan discovered
theorem.
Astronomy and Astrology :
→ Astronomy is the most ancient science.
→ Many books related to Astrology was made by Indian ancient universities.
→ Plants and their movements, constellations and other celestial objects were
used for calculations through which astrology and astronomy were developed
remarkably.
→ Predictions were mode on the basis of planetary movements.
→ Aryabhata made a remarkable contribution in the field of Astronomy.
→ So the first Indian satellite was named “Aryabhata” on his name.
→ He declared that the earth rotates on its own axis and he proved that the basic
reason for lunar eclipse is the shadow of the earth, which was addressed as
“Ajarubhar” by the scholars.
→ In the same manner, Brahmagupta popularized the laws of gravitation in his
book “BrahmaSiddhant”
→ Varahmihir was the great astrologer and astronomer who divided astrology
into 3 sections – Tantra, Hora and Samhita.
→ His Gruntha named “Brihadssamhita” gives information regarding effects of
plants on man’s future, his characteristics, various classes of animals , the time
of marriage, pounds, wells etc.
Vastu Shastra :
→ Vastushastra of India is being recognized, dignified and praised by many
countries of the world.
→ Brahma, Narvad, brushpati, bhrugu, vshishtha and vishwakaram have made
unique contribution in vastushastra.
→ They have propagated the principles if construction for temple, palace, forts,
town – planning etc mentioned in “bhrihasamhita”