Ancient Indian Mathematical Evolution since Counting

Authors

  • Sandip Ghanta
  • Sankar Prasad Mukherjee

Keywords:

Brahmi numerals, centesimal scale, devanagari, rigveda, kharosthi numerals, yajurveda

Abstract

This paper is an endeavor how chronologically since inception and into growth of mathematics occurred in Ancient India with an effort of counting to establish the numeral system through different ages, i.e., Rigveda, Yajurvada, Buddhist, Indo-Bactrian, Bramhi, Gupta and Devanagari Periods. Ancient India’s such contribution was of immense value helped to accelerate the progress of Mathematical development up to modern age as we see today.

Published

2019-10-24

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