Ancient Indian Observatories and Their Contribution to Astronomy
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Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Which ancient Indian observatory is considered to be the oldest surviving observatory in the world?
Who is credited with establishing the Ujjain Observatory?
Which ancient Indian observatory was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II?
What is the primary purpose of the Jantar Mantar?
Which ancient Indian observatory was located in the city of Nalanda?
Who is considered to be one of the most famous astronomers associated with the Nalanda Observatory?
Which ancient Indian observatory was located in the city of Takshashila?
Who is considered to be one of the most famous astronomers associated with the Takshashila Observatory?
What were some of the major contributions of ancient Indian astronomers to the field of astronomy?
Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with developing the Aryabhata system of astronomy?
Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with developing the Brahmagupta system of astronomy?
Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with accurately measuring the Earth's circumference?
Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with developing the concept of zero?
Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with developing the decimal system?
Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with developing the concept of infinity?