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Bhaskara II

1114–1185 · 12th century · Also known as Bhaskaracharya

Bhaskara II was an Indian mathematician and astronomer, author of the Siddhanta Shiromani, whose parts include the Lilavati on arithmetic and the Bijaganita on algebra. His work marks a high point of classical Indian mathematics. In 1207 his grandson Changadeva founded a school at Patan to teach his works, under the patronage of the Seuna Yadava king Singhana.

Bhaskara II
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Seuna Yadava dynasty

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