Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Varahamihira.
· Varahamihira was one of the nine gems (Navaratnas) in the court of Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya, who ruled during the Gupta Empire. He was a renowned astronomer, mathematician, and astrologer.
· Varahamihira's most notable works include the Brihat Samhita, which deals with astrology, astronomy, architecture, and weather prediction, and the Pancha Siddhantika, a treatise on astronomical theories.
· The Navaratnas were a group of nine extraordinary scholars who contributed to various fields such as literature, astronomy, and medicine, making the reign of Chandragupta II a golden era of knowledge and culture.
Other gems of Chandragupta II:
Name | Field | Notable Contribution |
Kalidasa | Literature & Poetry | Shakuntala, Meghaduta, Raghuvamsa |
Amarasimha | Lexicography & Sanskrit Grammar | Amarakosha (Sanskrit Thesaurus) |
Dhanvantri | Medicine & Ayurveda | Contributions to ancient Indian medicine and Ayurveda |
Kshapanaka | Astrology & Literature | Scholar of astrology and a contributor to ancient literature |
Shanku | Architecture & Town Planning | Contributions to Indian architecture and town planning |
Vetalabhatta | Literature, Logic & Rhetoric | Known for his wit and contributions to rhetoric and logic |
Ghatakarpara | Poetry | Lyrical and devotional poetry |
Shanku | Geometry | Contributions to the field of geometry |
Additional Information:
· Vishakhadatta: A playwright known for his work Mudrarakshasa, but not a part of Chandragupta II's Navaratnas.
· Brahmagupta: A mathematician and astronomer, though significant, he was not part of Chandragupta II's nine gems.
· Moggallana: A Buddhist monk and philosopher, not related to Chandragupta II's court.
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