Varāhamihira
Mathematician, Author
0505 – 0587
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Who was Varāhamihira?
Varāhamihira, also called Varaha or Mihir, was an Indian astronomer, mathematician, and astrologer who lived in Ujjain. He was born in Avanti region, roughly corresponding to modern-day Malwa, to Adityadasa, who was himself an astronomer. According to one of his own works, he was educated at Kapitthaka. He is considered to be one of the nine jewels of the court of legendary ruler Yashodharman Vikramaditya of Malwa.
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- Born
- 0505
Ujjain - Also known as
- वराहमिहिर
- Siblings
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Nationality
- India
- Profession
- Died
- 0587
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on July 23, 2013
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