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About The Book: This book presents the translated works of the Surya Siddhanta and the Siddhanta Siromani. It offers an overview of the chapters contained in an astronomical manuscript, addressing a wide range of topics such as calculations of planetary positions, resolution of time-related questions, explanations of lunar and solar eclipses, planetary and celestial conjunctions, lunar phases, cosmography, and the application of astronomical instruments. The document concludes with a postscript provided by the translator. About The Translators: Pundit Bapu Deva Sastri (1821-1900) was an Indian mathematician born in Maharashtra. He received his early education in mathematics, including Lilāvati and Bijaganita. Notably, he studied Euclidean Geometry at the Sehore Sanskrit school under Lancelot Wilkinson. In 1842, he went to Government Sanskrit College, Varanasi, and later translated Siddhānta Shiromani and co-authored commentary on The Surya Siddhanta with Wilkinson. Sastri made significant contributions to Hindu mathematics and astronomy. He also provided English translations of key texts. About The Translators: Pundit Bapu Deva Sastri (1821-1900) was an Indian mathematician born in Maharashtra. He received his early education in mathematics, including Lilāvati and Bijaganita. Notably, he studied Euclidean Geometry at the Sehore Sanskrit school under Lancelot Wilkinson. In 1842, he went to Government Sanskrit College, Varanasi, and later translated Siddhānta Shiromani and co-authored commentary on The Surya Siddhanta with Wilkinson. Sastri made significant contributions to Hindu mathematics and astronomy. He also provided English translations of key texts. The Title 'Translation of the Surya Siddhanta and of the Siddhanta Siromani written/authored/edited by Translators: Pundit Bapu Deva Sastri, Lancelot Wilkinson', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121279789 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 303 (Pages). The publish