Aryabhata completes the Aryabhatiya, presenting mathematical methods and astronomical rules for calculating planetary positions.
Historical person
Aryabhata Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Aryabhata, based on 3 World History Database records associated with India.
3 records499–4993 events1 places
Chronological biography
499
Aryabhatiya499
Eclipse Calculations499
Aryabhata gives a scientific explanation of solar and lunar eclipses using the shadows of Earth and the Moon.
Rotation of Earth499
Aryabhata explains the apparent daily motion of the stars by describing Earth as rotating on its axis.
Titles and roles
Astronomer
Record provenance
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