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Vaṭeśvara-siddhānta

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Vaṭeśvara-siddhānta is a mathematical and astronomical treatise by Vaṭeśvara in India in 904. This treatise contains fifteen chapters on astronomy and applied mathematics.

Mathematical exercises are included for students to show their comprehension of the text.[1]

References

  1. ^ K. V. Sarma (1997), "Vatesvara", Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures edited by Helaine Selin, Springer, ISBN 978-0-7923-4066-9
  • K. S. Shukla, "Ancient Indian Mathematical Astronomy Eleven Centuries ago (Vateswara Siddanta of Vateshwaracharya 880 AD)", Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage (IISH)