Question

By whom was the 'Brahmasphut Siddhanta' propounded in 628 AD?
1. Chandbardai
2. Brahmagupta
3. Ramanuja
4. Chakrapani Mishra

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Brahmagupta

The correct answer is Brahmagupta.

• Brahmagupta was one such genius Astronomer - Mathematician.
  • His father Jisnugupta was an Astrologer in the city of Bhinmal in Rajasthan.
  • Brahmagupta too considered himself an Astronomer however today he is remembered for his huge contributions to the field of Mathematics. 
  • Brahmagupta wrote many textbooks for mathematics and astronomy when he was in Ujjain.
    • These include ‘Durkeamynarda’ (672), ‘Khandakhadyaka’ (665), ‘Brahmasphutasiddhanta’ (628), and ‘Cadamakela’ (624).

• Brahmasphutasiddhanta was written by Brahmagupta in 628 and was his most famous work.
  • This book has twenty-five chapters and a total of 1008 stanzas.
  • Brahmagupta was the foremost Indian mathematician of his time.
  • He made advances in astronomy and most importantly in number systems including algorithms for square roots and the solution of quadratic equations.