Scientfic Development

During Guptas
Anuj deswal
23bse10030
The scientists of the Gupta period realised
that the solar system had seven planets.
They also developed technology that
allowed them to detect solar and lunar
eclipses. Aryabhata was one of the Gupta
Empire’s most famous scientists, having
discovered that the earth rotates on its axis
and revolves around the sun.
Science & Technology During Gupta Period

• Aryabhatta, a great mathematician and astronomer, authored the book Aryabhatiyam

in 499 AD. It deals with mathematics and astronomy. It explains scientifically the
occurrence of solar and lunar eclipses.
• Aryabhatta was the first to declare that the earth was spherical in shape and that it
rotates on its own axis.
• Aryabhatta was first to invent “zero” and the use of the decimal system. (A Gupta
inscription from Allahabad district suggests that the decimal system was known in
India at the beginning of the fifth century AD)
• Varahamihira composed Pancha Siddhantika, the five astronomical systems. His work
Brihadsamhita is a great work in Sanskrit literature. His Brihadjataka is a standard
work on astrology.
• In the fields of astronomy, a book called Romaka Siddhanta was compiled which was
influenced by Greek ideas, as can be inferred from its name.
• In medicine, Vagbhata lived during this period. He was the last of
the great medical trio of ancient India. (The other two scholars
Charaka and Susruta lived before the Gupta age. Charaka is
known for authoring the medical treatise, the Charaka Samhita.)
• Metallurgy saw technological advancement in Gupta times. The
Gupta craftsmen distinguished themselves by their work in iron
and bronze.
• In the case of iron objects, the best example is twenty-three feet
high iron pillar at Mehrauli in Delhi.
• Paintings of Ajanta, still intact, indicate besides other things, the
art of making colours during the period.
Who were the Gupta period's greatest known scientists?

During the Gupta Dynasty, great scientists

were Varahamihira, Sushruta, Charaka,
Bhaskara, and Aryabhata.
What contribution did Gupta make to medicine and metallurgy?

 During Gupta period, the most important works of

medicine were the Charaka Samhita and the
Sushruta Samhita, written by Charaka and
Susruta. In the Ashtanga Sangraha, Vagbhatta
presents their conclusions. Additionally, Under
the Gupta Empire, chemistry and metallurgy were
well-developed. There are no texts about
chemistry or metallurgy from the Gupta era.
Nagarjuna is referred to as a brilliant chemist .
What kind of technology did the Guptas have?

Gupta has made numerous technological

improvements as well as advancements in
mathematics and engineering. Numericals
are a nice illustration of one of their
innovations. The Gupta Empire was not
only the first to utilize numerals but also the
first to use it in currency.
contributions of the Gupta people to
science
• It contributes to ensuring a longer and healthier
life, monitors our health, provides medicine to
cure our diseases, alleviates aches and pains,
helps us to provide water for our basic needs –
including our food, provides energy and makes
life more fun, including sports, music,
entertainment and the latest ...
Thank you

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