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About The Book: The book provides a historical overview of Hindu Astronomy, tracing its origins in India to the present day. It delves into the scientific explanations behind mythological events like Rama's birth, celestial wars, and lunar marriages. The author's essay within the book discusses the antiquity of the Surya Siddhanta and related Astronomical Cycles, which faced delays due to the difficulty of obtaining accurate ancient information. The author's initial paper on this topic was published in 1799, but the destruction and concealment of ancient works hindered further research. The essay emphasizes the importance of preserving this knowledge and avoiding unnecessary disputes with hidden adversaries, highlighting the challenges of studying ancient Hindu astronomy. About The Author: John Bentley (1756–1823) was a British mathematician and astronomer who spent a significant period in India. He was member of Asiatic Society. He challenged the antiquity of Indian astronomy, suggesting dates around 1000 A.D., driven partly by religious beliefs and a desire to align with Old Testament chronology. He had disagreements with Colebrooke. His notable publications include works on Hindu astronomy, such as "Remarks on the principal Eras and Dates of the ancient Hindus" and "A historical view of Hindu astronomy," which offered a historical perspective on Indian astronomy. The Title 'A Historical View of the Hindu Astronomy From the Earliest Dawn of that Science in India to the Present Time, In Two Parts, Part I. The Ancient Astronomy, Part II. The Modern Astronomy written/authored/edited by John Bentley', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121281232 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 340 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Astronomy, Astrophysics. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-