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Which Indian astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system around 500 AD?
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Brahmagupta
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- Brahmagupta
- Aryabhata
- Varahamihira
- Bhaskara II
Explanation & Context
Aryabhata's text 'Aryabhatiya' suggested a heliocentric model where the Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.
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