Survey of Indian Mathematics over the Ages
In this post, I have done a Survey of Indian Mathematics over the Ages starting from Yajur Veda, through Sulba Sutras, Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, Kerala School upto Shrinivasa Ramanujam. Indian Mathematics has had a glorious development over the ages since the most ancient times. Hindu Mathematciains gave the world 0 and the place value system - the basis of modern science and technology. Yet they never asked for or received any credit for their work. Why did Indian Mathematics decline after 11th Century CE? This is a common question that many people ask - why did Indian Mathematics decline with the advent of Islam in India? Let us see if we can answer the question. Mathematics in India developed in parallel to Greek and Babylonian tradition, although there were interactions and collaborations between these civilizations from time to time. However, Hindu Mathematics suffered a devastating set-back from 10th century AD with the advent of Islamic rule. This happened bec...