The 'Brihat-Samhita' is a comprehensive encyclopedia of astronomy, astrology, and natural sciences written by the Indian polymath Varahamihira during the Gupta period. It covers a wide range of topics including astrology, gemology, architecture, meteorology, and other subjects.
In Gupta period, who wrote 'Brihat-Samhita'?
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