Aryabhata (Mathematician)

Aryabhata was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer, born in 476 CE. He is best known for his work in mathematics, including the introduction of the concept of zero as a placeholder and approximations for π (pi). His major work, the Aryabhatiya, covers arithmetic, algebra, and trigonometry, influencing future mathematics. Aryabhata also made significant contributions to astronomy, proposing models for the rotation of the Earth and the calculation of eclipses. His ideas laid the groundwork for later developments in both mathematics and science, marking him as one of the foremost thinkers of his time.