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The 'Surya Siddhanta', an ancient Indian astronomical text, describes planetary motions, eclipses, and timekeeping methods.

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Surya Siddhanta (c. 4th-5th century CE) is a foundational Sanskrit text on astronomy, detailing planetary orbits, eclipses, trigonometry, and cosmology. It influenced later Indian and Islamic astronomical traditions.

Topic Manuscripts - Astronomical Texts
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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