List Of Indian Mathematicians
The chronology of spans from the Indus valley civilization and the Vedas to Modern times.
Indian mathematicians have made a number of contributions to mathematics that have significantly influenced scientists and mathematicians in the modern era. These include place-value arithmetical notations, the ruler, the concept of zero, and most importantly, the Arabic-Hindu numerals predominantly used today and which can be used in the future also.
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