History and Development of Mathematics in India

INDIA'S contribution to mathematics, spanning from 1200 BCE to 1800 CE is well known. The decimal number system, concept of zero as number and negative numbers were its gifts in addition to its inputs into the fields of arithmetic, algebra and trigonometry. Its classical as well as golden period ranged from fourth to sixteenth century, having contributions come from great scholars like Aryabhata, Varahamihira, Brahmagupta and Bhaskara II. However, there were scores of mathematicians whose contributions went into oblivion owing to many a reason. Most of their works have not caught the attention of scholars of the last few centuries. This book endeavors to bring to light some of such forgotten mathematicians and their works.