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Who among the following medieval Kerala astronomers and mathematicians belonging to the Kerala School of Astronomy founded by Madhava of Sangamagrama correctly calculated the value of Pi (π) to several decimal places and formulated infinite series expansions for trigonometric functions?
A. Bhaskara II
B. Nilakantha Somayaji✓ Correct Answer
C. Varahamihira
D. Brahmagupta
💡 Solution & Explanation
Nilakantha Somayaji, a prominent astronomer and mathematician of the Kerala School founded by Madhava of Sangamagrama, formulated infinite series expansions for trigonometric functions and calculated Pi accurately. Bhaskara II and Brahmagupta belonged to different classical mathematical traditions. The Kerala School anticipated several concepts of European calculus by centuries.
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