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The 'Siddhanta Shiromani' was written by the mathematician-astronomer ______.

  1. Bhaskara II
  2. Narasimhadeva I
  3. Ibn Battuta
  4. Kalhana

Answer: Bhaskara II

Bhaskara II (12th century) wrote Siddhanta Shiromani, covering arithmetic, algebra, and astronomy. He calculated planetary positions, discussed gravity concepts, and contributed to calculus foundations. [[30]]

Topic Science & Technology - Medieval India
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway