History of three indian mathematicians

Indian Mathematicians and Their Contributions - GeeksforGeeks

Indian Mathematicians

NameKey Contribution

Baudhayana ( BCE)

- Books: Ancient Indian mathematical texts like the ShrautaSutras and Sulba Sutras contain early geometric theories and concepts.

  • Notably, the Baudhayana Sulba Sutra (today known as the Pythagorean theorem) was formulated around BC, centuries before Pythagoras.
Katyayana ( BCE)

- Wrote commentaries on Sanskrit grammar and the Sulba Sutras.

- His work on geometry and Pythagorean triples guided later mathematicians.

Pingala ( BCE)

- Developed the binary number system and Pascal's triangle.

- The former proved fundamental to the development of modern computing, while the latter laid the foundation for combinatorics.

Aryabhata ( CE)

- The most influential mathematician from ancient India who transformed astronomy and mathematics.

- The computed value of Pi(π) accurately and properties of trigonometric functions like a sine

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