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Astronomical Calculations in Ancient India by Bh?skara II: A Mathematical and Historical Analysis

Author : V.Kameswara Rao, Assistant Professor Journa Name: International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Volume: 14 issue: 3 Year: Volume-14-issue-3 Views : 119
Abstract:
In the 12th century, the Indian polymath Bh?skara II integrated mathematical rigor with astronomical observation to create models of unprecedented precision. This paper provides a hybrid mathematical and historical analysis of his celestial calculations, emphasizing their applicability to modern problems in computational astronomy and archaeoastronomy. By examining his sine-table interpolation methods, his revolutionary chakravala cyclic algorithm, and his foundational work on zero and infinity, we demonstrate that Bh?skara II was not merely a preserver of ancient knowledge but a creator of functional, computationally implementable systems. His models for planetary mean motion and spherical geometry are assessed against modern reconstructions, revealing an accuracy that is often within 1% of contemporary values. We argue that Bh?skara II’s work represents a high-water mark in pre-modern applied mathematics, with frameworks that remain directly translatable into modern programming code for astronomical simulation.
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