History of three indian mathematicians
Indian Mathematicians and Their Contributions - GeeksforGeeks
Indian Mathematicians
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.
- 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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