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Brahmagupta (c. 598 – c. 668 CE) was an Indian mathematician and astronomer. He is the author of two early works on mathematics and astronomy: the Brāhmasphuṭasiddhānta (BSS, "correctly established doctrine of Brahma", dated 628), a theoretical treatise, and the Khaṇḍakhādyaka ("edible bite", dated 665), a more practical text.
Brahmagupta (born 598—died c. 665, possibly Bhillamala [modern Bhinmal], Rajasthan, India) was one of the most accomplished of the ancient Indian astronomers. He also had a profound and direct influence on Islamic and Byzantine astronomy.
Sep 22, 2020 · Brahmagupta ( 597- 668AD) was one such genius Astronomer - Mathematician. His father Jisnugupta was an Astrologer in the city of Bhinmal ( Rajasthan). Brahmagupta too considered himself an Astronomer however today he is remembered for his huge contributions to the field of Mathematics.
Sep 14, 2017 · Brahmagupta was an Ancient Indian astronomer and mathematician who lived from 597 AD to 668 AD. He was born in the city of Bhinmal in Northwest India. His father, whose name was Jisnugupta, was an astrologer.
Brahmagupta was the foremost Indian mathematician of his time. He made advances in astronomy and most importantly in number systems including algorithms for square roots and the solution of quadratic equations.
The great 7th Century Indian mathematician and astronomer Brahmagupta wrote some important works on both mathematics and astronomy. He was from the state of Rajasthan of northwest India (he is often referred to as Bhillamalacarya, the teacher from Bhillamala), and later became the head of the astronomical observatory at Ujjain in central India.
The doctrine of Barhama entitled the Brāhmasphuṭasiddhānta, is one of his early works on mathematics and astronomy. His major contribution to mathematics includes the introduction of number zero in computation. According to himself, Brahmagupta was born in 598 CE and was the follower of Shaivism.
May 27, 2024 · Brahmagupta’s legacy as a mathematical and astronomical genius is a testament to the rich intellectual heritage of ancient India. His groundbreaking contributions continue to inspire and educate mathematicians and astronomers around the world.
May 18, 2018 · Brahmagupta (c. 598–c. 670) was one of the most significant mathematicians of ancient India. He introduced extremely influential concepts to basic mathematics, including the use of zero in mathematical calculations and the use of mathematics and algebra in describing and predicting astronomical events.
a Hindu mathematician and astronomer (598 – 668 CE) who authored the pioneering and seminal work Brahmasphutasiddhāanta which deals with many important inventions of formulas and properties by him, and which was the primary source and medium of the Arabs for getting introduced to Hindu astronomy.
