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Which Indian astronomer is credited with estimating the value of pi (π) and calculating the area of a triangle?
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Brahmagupta
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- Brahmagupta
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- Varahamihira
Explanation & Context
Aryabhata gave an approximate value of pi as 3.1416 and developed methods for calculating areas and volumes.
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