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Varahamihira was an Indian astronomer and mathematician from the 6th century CE. He authored two famous works, the Brihat Samhita and the Pancha Siddhantika. Varahamihira lived during the time of the ruler Vikramaditya in Ujjain and was considered one of the nine gems of his court. According to Persian sources, Varahamihira visited Persia and translated the Panchatantra into Pahlavi at the request of the Persian king between 531-576 CE. Varahamihira referenced and built upon the works of prior Indian philos
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- Madhan Manmadhan
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