This question tests knowledge of ancient Indian scholars and their fields of expertise. It falls under the Indian culture and history section of the UPSC syllabus.
Who amongst the following was an astronomer?
Asked in Forest Range Officer Exam 2012 · Topic: Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Ancient Scientific and Medical Treatises (Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Aryabhatiya, Brihat Samhita))
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