Bhaskara II
1114–1185 — India
Era: Medieval
Brilliance: 9/10 | Stewardship: 7/10 | Composite Index: 63
Calculus. 500 years before Newton.
"The square of the sum of two numbers is equal to the sum of their squares plus twice their product."
Biography
Discovered differential calculus concepts 500 years before Newton and Leibniz. Head of Ujjain observatory.
Key Facts
- Differential calculus concepts 500 years before Newton
- Head of Ujjain observatory
- Major work: Lilavati and Bijaganita
- Advanced astronomical calculations
- Work named for his daughter
He discovered calculus. 500 years before Newton.
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