Varahamihira's work Panchasiddhantika deals with _________ astronomical systems
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Five.
- *Panchasiddhantika* (literally "Five Astronomical Treatises") by Varahamihira discusses the five main astronomical systems that were in use in ancient India. Surya Siddhanta, Vasistha Siddhanta, Paulisa Siddhanta, Romaka Siddhanta, and Kapala Siddhanta are a few of these.
- The book functions as a thorough compilation and analysis of these systems, providing details on their computations, methods, and the state of astronomy at the time. It is regarded as one of the foundational works of Indian classical astronomy.