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Who was the author of ‘Brihatsamhita’?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Aryabhatta
  2. Varahamihira
  3. Amarasimha
  4. Brahmagupta

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Varahamihira

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) Varahamihira 📚 Explanation: Varahamihira was a great 6th-century astronomer and mathematician in the court of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya). His work, 'Brihat Samhita', is an encyclopedic Sanskrit text covering topics like astrology, planetary movements, agriculture, and architecture. He is one of the "Nine Gems" of ancient Indian science.