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Ancient India's Contribution to Mathematics

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Visit this site: http://www.hindubooks.org/sudheer_birodkar/india_contribution/maths.html
Author:Sudheer Birodkar
Description: Algebra and Geometry in Ancient India, where mathematics had its roots in Vedic literature, nearly 4000 years old. Between 1000 B.C. and 1000 A.D. various treatises on mathematics were authored by Indian mathematicians in which were set forth for the first time, the concept of zero, the techniques of algebra and algorithm, square root and cube root. Part of a site on Ancient India's contribution to science and technology. Also available at http://freeindia.org/sudheer/maths.html and http://india.CoolAtlanta.com/GreatPages/sudheer/maths.html.
Levels: High School (9-12)
Languages: English
Resource Types: Educational Materials
Math Topics: Algebra, History and Biography
Math Ed Topics: Math Ed Research/Reform

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