Aryabhatta

🪐 Aryabhatta: The Genius Who Calculated the Heavens When we think of ancient scientists and mathematicians, the name Aryabhatta stands tall, not just in Indian history but across the world. Born in 476 CE in Kusumapura (believed to be near modern-day Patna, Bihar), Aryabhatta was a polymath whose contributions revolutionized mathematics, astronomy, and the way we understand the universe. 🧠 A Mathematical Pioneer Aryabhatta's most famous work, the Aryabhatiya, was written when he was just 23 years old. This masterpiece covered a wide range of topics, including: Algebra Trigonometry Arithmetic Geometry One of his most groundbreaking contributions was introducing the concept of zero as a placeholder and developing a place-value system—a foundation of the decimal system we use today. He also calculated the value of π (pi) with remarkable accuracy. He stated: This gives a value of π ≈ 3.1416, accurate to four decimal places! 🌗 Visionary Astronomer Aryabhatta was among the first to pr...