Brahmagupta (598–668) was an Indian mathematician and astronomer. Life and work Brahmagupta was born in 598 CE in Bhinmal city in the state of Rajasthan of northwest India. He likely lived most of his life in Bhillamala (modern Bhinmal in Rajasthan) in the empire of Harsha during the reign (and possibly under the patronage) of King Vyaghramukha. Although Brahmagupta was familiar with the works of astronomers following the tradition of Aryabhatiya, it isn't known if he was familiar with… (More on Brahmagupta)