Bhaskaracharya, also known as Bhaskar-II (c. 1114–1185 CE), was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer. Lilavati is the first part of his major work, Siddhanta Shiromani, which deals with arithmetic. The book is famous for its clear style and poetic language.
The author of ‘Lilavati’, Bhaskar-II was –
Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Yadavas of Devagiri)
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Answer: B. Mathematician
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