Historical Indian mathematicians
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Historical Indian mathematicians
March 01, 2022
India has a long history of contributions to Mathematical theories and concepts. Great Indian Mathematicians introduced the world to the concept of ‘zero’ and developed sophisticated techniques to solve equations with the theory of fractions.
The oldest source of knowledge for Indian Mathematics is Sulba Sutras (800 BCE) followed by the Pingala’s Chanda Sastra, laying foundations for combination techniques in Mathematics (3rd century BCE).
As we look forward to the next years of development, it’s a fitting time to remember geniuses who contributions to Mathematics that had global impacts.
Aryabhata
In the history of Indian Mathematics, Aryabhata is perhaps one of the most consequential figures. He developed the approach for solving linear indeterminate equations by presenting the differential equation of the sine function in its infinite difference form.
Brahmagupta
In the history of Indian Mathematics, Aryabhata is perhaps one of the most consequential figures. He developed the approach for solving linear indeterminate equations by presenting the differential equation of the sine function in its infinite difference form.
Srinivasa Ramanujan
Srinivasa Ramanujan’s contributions to ematical theories like the analytical theory of numbers, elliptic functions, continuous fractions, and infinite series are considered noteworthy in the world of ematics. His theories have contributed to transforming the Mathematics of the 21st century.
Satyendra Nath Bose
Satyendra Nath Bose was facilitated with Padma Vibhushan and is known for his valuable contributions to Science and Mathematics. His ematical research that he sent to Einstein led to the discovery of the Bose-Einstein condensate phenomenon (Physics theory), another vital contribution to modern Theoretical Physics.
Shakuntala Devi
Popularly known as the ‘Human-Computer’, Smt. Shakuntala Devi was an Indian ematician, who could solve enormous calculations without using a calculator. She toured around the globe showcasing her arithmetical talents, making India proud.
Not every Indian is aware of these great personalities and their contribution to the world of Mathematics. They laid the foundations of a ematical structure in India, questioning theories and providing logic and reasonable thinking for our understanding of modern ematics. Education is the way forward, and India’s focus on Mathematics and Science is paving the way for future developments, establishing plans for making the nation self-reliant.