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Bhaskara II
Writing influential works on arithmetic, algebra and mathematical astronomy.
Lilavati · Bijaganita
- Born
- c. 1114
- Birthplace
- India
- Died
- c. 1185
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Bhaskara II
Bhaskara II was an Indian scholar whose twelfth-century writings became central teaching texts.
Early life
Family learning
His father was a scholar of mathematics and astronomy.
Origins
His birthplace is traditionally identified with Vijjadavida, whose location is debated.
Career
- 12th century
Mathematical astronomy
Worked within established Indian scholarly traditions.
- 1150
Major compilation
Composed the Siddhanta Shiromani.
- Later career
Further astronomy
Wrote practical astronomical material.
Contributions
Lilavati
Presented arithmetic and mensuration through problems.
Bijaganita
Explored algebraic methods and equations.
Siddhanta Shiromani
Combined mathematics with planetary and spherical astronomy.
Historical context
Transmission
His books were studied and commented on for centuries.
Historical caution
Later stories about Lilavati’s identity should not be treated as established biography.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: See source. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
