Gautama Siddha (Qutan Xida): The 8th Century Astronomer Who Introduced The Chinese To Aryabhata’s Sine Table, Vedic Calender & Indian Numerals With Zero

Gautama Siddha (Qutan Xida) was an 8th century astronomer born in an Indian family that migrated to China. He played a lead role in transferring Sanskrit knowledge. He introduced the Chinese to Aryabhata's Sine table, Vedic calender & Indian numerals with Zero(0) etc in 718 CE. pic.twitter.com/9bQlo21j7R

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