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Indian mathematics emerged in the Indian subcontinent [1] from 1200 BCE [2] until the end of the 18th century. In the classical period of Indian mathematics (400 CE to 1200 CE), important contributions were made by scholars like Aryabhata , Brahmagupta , Bhaskara II , Varāhamihira , and Madhava .
Indian mathematicians have made a number of contributions to mathematics that have significantly influenced scientists and mathematicians in the modern era. One of such works is Hindu-Arabic numeral system which is predominantly used today and is likely to be used in the future.
Mathematics in India: 500 BCE–1800 CE is a monograph about the history of Indian mathematics. It was written by American historian of mathematics Kim Plofker , and published in 2009 by the Princeton University Press .
Srinivasa Ramanujan Aiyangar [a] (22 December 1887 – 26 April 1920) was an Indian mathematician.Often regarded as one of the greatest mathematicians of all time, though he had almost no formal training in pure mathematics, he made substantial contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions, including solutions to mathematical problems then ...
History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book is a treatise on the history of Indian mathematics authored by Bibhutibhushan Datta and Awadhesh Narayan Singh and originally published in two parts in 1930's. The book has since been reissued in one volume by Asia Publishing House in 1962.
The Indian Mathematical Society (IMS) is the oldest organization in India devoted to the promotion of study and research in mathematics.The Society was founded in April 1907 by V. Ramaswami Aiyar with its headquarters at Pune.
Pages in category "Indian mathematics" The following 69 pages are in this category, out of 69 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The Indian government declared 22 December to be celebrated as National Mathematics Day every year to mark the birth anniversary of the Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. It was introduced by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 26 December 2011 at Madras University , to mark the 125th birth anniversary of the Indian mathematician Srinivasa ...