Keywords:-

Keywords: Indian knowledge system, Mathematics, Zero concept, Infinity, Decimal system, Algebra and Trigonometry, Geometry

Article Content:-

Abstract

The Indian knowledge system in mathematics is one of the world's most ancient and profound
knowledge systems. In addition to introducing the concept of zero, Indian mathematicians also
made significant contributions to the study of other fields, including geometry, arithmetic,
binary mathematics, the concept of negative numbers, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. The
decimal place value system used worldwide today was first developed in India. This
comprehensive exploration of the Indian knowledge system in mathematics provides a detailed
analysis of its historical development, significant contributions, and underlying philosophical
principles. The paper aims to highlight the works of ancient Indian mathematicians, methods of
knowledge dissemination, and the far-reaching influence of Indian mathematics on global
mathematical thought.

References:-

References

Raju, C. K. (2007). Cultural Foundations of

Mathematics:The Nature of Mathematical Proof and

the Transmission of the Calculus from India to

Europe in the 16th c. CE. Pearson Education.

Sarasvati Amma, T. A. (1999). Geometry in Ancient

and Medieval India. Motilal Banarsidass.

Sarma, K. V. (1972). A History of the Kerala School

of Hindu Astronomy. Vishveshvaranand Institute.

Hayashi, T. (1995). The Bakhshali Manuscript: An

Ancient Indian Mathematical Treatise. Oxford

University Press.

Gupta, R. C. (1979). The Madhava-Gregory Series.

Indian Journal of History of Science.

Srinivasiengar, C. N. (1967). The History of Ancient

Indian Mathematics. World Press.

Shukla, K. S. (1976). Aryabhata: His Life and

Contributions. Indian National Science Academy.

Sen, S. N. (1985). The Development of Mathematics

in India. Indian Journal of History of Science.

Bag, A. K. (1979). Mathematics in Ancient and

Medieval India. Chaukhambha Orientalia.

Bose, D. M., Sen, S. N., & Subbarayappa, B. V.

(1971). A Concise History of Science in India.

Indian National Science Academy.

Kak, S. (2000). The Astronomical Code of the

Rigveda. Aditya Prakashan.

Raju, C. K. (2001). Computers, Mathematics

Education, and the Alternative Epistemology of the

Calculus in the Yuktibhāsā. Philosophy East and

West.

Van der Waerden, B. L. (1983). Geometry and

Algebra in Ancient Civilizations. Springer.

Balachandra Rao, S. (1994) Indian mathematics and

astronomy, Jnana Deepa Publications, Bangalore.

Ball, W.W.R. (1901) A short account of history of

mathematics, 3rd ed. Macmillan Company, London.

Balagangadharan, K. (1947) A consolidated list of

Hindu Mathematical works, Math Student, 15, 59

Bannerjee, H.C. (1927) Colebrooke’s translation of

Lilavati, The Book Company Limited, Calcutta.

Bell, E.T. (1945) Development of mathematics,

McGraw-Hill, New York.

Bhanu Murthy, T.S. (1992) A modern introduction to

ancient Indian mathematics, Wiley Eastern Ltd, New

Delhi.

Bose, D.M., Sen, S.N. and Subbarayappa, B.V.

(1971) A concise history of science in India, Indian

National Science Academy, New Delhi.

Downloads

Citation Tools

How to Cite
Bhinde, D. R. (2025). Mathematical Knowledge System in Ancient India. International Journal Of Mathematics And Computer Research, 13(12), 6043-6045. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmcr/v13i12.15