History of indian mathematicians aryabhatta biography

Mathematics is one of the foremost field that culminated in all the scientific developments. Be it a space mission or an invention, use of mathematics is inevitable in every walk of our lives. One such figure who mastered this field in the classical age was Aryabhata. He was one of the leading mathematician and astronomer of India. However, historians have estimated that he must have born around CE in Patalipura or Kusumapura, now known as Patna.

Other theories involve that he was from Kerala. Whichever may his birthplace be, it is presumed that at some point he must have moved to Kusumapura for higher studies. It is also speculated that he became the head of an educational institute there at some point, and in Patlipura he was at Nalanda University. Moreover, it is believed that he established an observatory at Bihar.

His magnum opus Aryabhatiya, was one of the primary source of mathematical and astronomical studies.

Contribution of aryabhatta in mathematics

This compendium of mathematics has survived numerous centuries and still found relevant to the mathematical field. It includes chapters on spherical trigonometry, algebra and arithmetic among other content. His other major work includes, Varahamihira , a compendium based on astronomical computations. Furthermore, the book introduces and describes several astronomical instruments.

Those tools include the gnomon, an umbrella-shaped device, a shadow instrument etc.