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Astronomy

original: Jyotiṣa; the traditional Indian system of astronomy and time-keeping

The Discernment of the Principles of Truth: Page Count 100

original: Siddhāntatattvaviveka; this 1658 CE work by Kamalākara is notable for incorporating elements of Islamic astronomy into the traditional Sanskrit Siddhantic framework

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Accession number written in red ink

Scribe: Rishi Paura

original: Lekhaka Rishi Paura; identifies the person who hand-copied this specific manuscript