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Who is Aryabhatta?
Aryabhatta (or Aryabhata) (476 – 550 CE) was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who is regarded as a towering figure in both these fields. Some of his works have been lost through the ages but his influence may be seen in the works of succeeding Indian mathematicians who frequently refer to his works.
What does the Aryabhatiya cover?
The Aryabhatiya covers arithmetic, algebra, and trigonometry. Aryabhata’s work was of great influence in the Indian astronomical tradition and influenced several neighboring cultures through translations.
What are the mathematics of Aryabhata?
Mathematics 1 Place value system and zero. The place-value system, first seen in the 3rd-century Bakhshali Manuscript, was clearly in place in his work. 2 Trigonometry. Aryabhata discussed the concept of sine in his work by the name of ardha-jya, which literally means « half-chord ». 3 Indeterminate equations. 4 Algebra.
Where was Aryabhata’s main place of life?
Some sources suggest that Kerala was Aryabhata’s main place of life and activity but others refute this statement. He served as the head of an institution (kulapa) at Kusumapura and might have also been the head of the Nalanda university. Some scholars claim that the Arabic text ‘Al ntf’ or ‘Al-nanf’ is a translation of one of his works.
What was the impact of Aryabhata on Islamic world?
He had a huge influence on Indian mathematics and astronomy with his works providing the basis for the achievements of future figures in these fields. Furthermore, Aryabhata’s work was well known throughout the Islamic world and played a part in the Islamic Golden Age.
Why is Aryabhata also known as Arya Bhata?
Aryabhata is also known as Aryabhata I to distinguish him from the later mathematician of the same name who lived about 400 years later. Al-Biruni has not helped in understanding Aryabhata’s life, for he seemed to believe that there were two different mathematicians called Aryabhata living at the same time.
How many verses are there in the Aryabhatiya?
The surviving text is Aryabhata’s masterpiece the Aryabhatiya Ⓣ which is a small astronomical treatise written in 118 verses giving a summary of Hindu mathematics up to that time. Its mathematical section contains 33 verses giving 66 mathematical rules without proof.