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Romaka Siddhanta

Romaka Siddhanta is based on the astronomical learning of Byzantine Rome.^[1][2] "Siddhanta" literally means "Doctrine" or "Tradition."

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It follows the Yavanajataka ("Natal Astrology of the Yavana (Greek)") as an example of the transmission of Greek and Roman astronomical knowledge (especially the Alexandrian school) to India during the first centuries of our era.^{[clarification needed]}

It is the only one of all Indian astronomical works which is based on the tropical system. It was considered one of "The Five Astronomical Canons" in India in the 5th century.

See also

• Paulisa Siddhanta
• Indian science and technology
• Indian mathematics
• Indian astronomy

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References

• McEvilley, Thomas (November 2001). The Shape of Ancient Thought: Comparative Studies in Greek and Indian Philosophies. Allworth Press. ISBN 978-1-58115-203-6.
• Sarma, Nataraja (2000), "Diffusion of Astronomy in the Ancient World", Endeavour, 24 (2000): 157-164.

External links

• Indian astronomy and Western influences

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