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History GK · Q6

Vedic Age

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 6

Q6

The name of the Indian Astronomer (who knew five astronomical systems), who lived in the 6th century was

A.
Varahamihira
Answer
B.
Bhandarkar
C.
Pujyapada
D.
Prasastapada

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Vārāhamihira (c. early 6th-century), also called Vārāha or Mihira, was a Hindu polymath who lived in Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh, India). He was born in the Avanti region, roughly corresponding to modern-day Malwa, to Adityadasa, who was himself an astronomer.