Aryabhata (the mathematician and astronomer)

Aryabhata was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived around 476–550 CE. He made significant contributions by developing early algebraic concepts, calculating the value of pi, and describing the Earth's rotation. His work laid foundational principles for mathematics, including the concept of zero and place value notation, which are essential in today’s mathematics. In astronomy, he accurately calculated the durations of lunar and solar eclipses and explained Earth's rotation as the reason for the apparent movement of stars. Aryabhata's insights greatly influenced both Indian and global scientific thought, earning him recognition as a pioneering figure in science and mathematics.