INDIA’S CONTRIBUTION IN MATHEMATICS

Sonia Sharma

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.3783

Authors

Sonia Sharma Department of Mathematics, PCM S. D. College for Women

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.3783

Keywords:

Shunya, Bakshaali Manuscript, Vedic Saṃhitā, Baudhayana’S Subla Sutra, Sine Function, Sanskrit

Abstract [English]

Mathematics is the Language of the Universe. Mathematics is the Language of the God. Oldest source of knowledge, the four Vedas originated in India. India is a land of knowledge. India has rich contribution in mathematics. Great Indian Mathematicians like Aryabhatta, Brahmagupta, Bhaskara, Mahavira, Madhava , whose contribution in Mathematics made them immortal. This paper explains their contribution in the field of Mathematics. Zero is the greatest gift to the World by India. Bauthayana explained the result of Pythogoras theorem. Pingala’s Meruprastara is known as Pascal’s triangle.

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