What was the primary subject of the Brāhmasphuṭasiddhānta?
Mathematics and astronomy
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Mathematics and astronomy were the primary subjects of the Brāhmasphuṭasiddhānta, a 7th-century astronomical treatise written by the Indian mathematician and astronomer Brahmagupta. The text covers a wide range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and astronomy. It is considered one of the most important works in the history of Indian mathematics and astronomy.
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