Know Facts History of India’s Mughal Supercomputer Astrolabe
Know Facts History of India’s Mughal Supercomputer Astrolabe
Facts Details know about mughal indian super computer astrolabe
This 17th-century brass astrolabe is a rare, monumental Mughal scientific instrument dated Rabi' al-Awwal 1021 AH (May 1612 CE).
It is widely described as possibly the largest surviving example of its kind and is often called a “hand-held astronomical supercomputer” due to its complexity and multifunctional design.
It is currently the centerpiece of Sotheby’s “Arts of the Islamic World and India” sale in London on 29 April 2026, with an estimate of £1.5–2.5 million.