Mathematics, Astronomy and Astrology
[Preliminary Entry] The Līlāvatī, the first section of the Siddhāntaśiromaṇiḥ, is a Sanskrit treatise on arithmetic and geometry composed by Bhāskara in the twelfth century. The Līlāvatī was translated into Persian in 995/1587 at the request of the Mughal emperor Akbar (r. 1556-1605). The translation was realised by Fayżī (d. 1004/1595) the poet laureate of Akbar’s court.
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| Main Persian Title: | Tarjuma-yi Līlāwatī |
| Translator: | Fayżī, Abū al-Fayż ibn Mubārak |
| Original Sources: |
Bhāskara, Līlāvatī.
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| Year / Period of Composition: | 995/1587 |
| Commissioner: | Akbar |