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Panchasidhantika, written by Varahmihir is based on?

A. Mathematics

B. Science

C. Astrology

D. Astronomy

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Varahamihira's main work is the book Panchasiddhantika ("[Treatise] on the Five [Astronomical] Canons") dated ca. 575 CE gives us information about older Indian texts which are now lost. The work is a treatise on mathematical astronomy and it summarises five earlier astronomical treatises, namely the Surya Siddhanta, Romaka Siddhanta, Paulisa Siddhanta, Vasishtha Siddhanta and Paitamaha Siddhanta.

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