Varāhamihira
Varāhamihira (6th century CE, possibly c. 505 – c. 587), also called Varāha or Mihira, was an astrologer-astronomer who lived in or around Ujjain in present-day Madhya Pradesh, India.
Varāhamihira | |
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| Born | possibly 505 CE (disputed; see Date section) possibly Kapitthaka (identified with Kayatha or Sankissa) |
| Died | possibly 587 CE (disputed; see Date section) |
| Occupation | astrologer-astronomer |
| Notable works | Pancha-siddhantika, Brhat-samhita, Brihajjataka |
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