This method of graduated calcula*on was documented in the Pancha‐Siddhan*ka (Five Principles) in the 5th Century But
the technique is said to be da*ng from Vedic *mes circa 2000 B.C.
The value of pi was first calculated by Budhayana, & he explained the concept of what is now known as the
Pythagorean Theorem British scholars have last year (1999) officially published that Budhayan's works date back to the
6th Century, which is long before the European mathematicians.
India invented the Number System. Zero was invented by Aryabhatta
The place value system, the decimal system was developed in India in 100 BC.
Algebra, Trigonometry & Calculus came from India.
Quadratic equations were by Sridharacharya in the 11th Century.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, up until 1896, India was the only source for diamonds to the world.
According to the Forbes magazine, Sanskrit is the most suitable language for computer software.
Chess (Shataranja or AshtaPada) was invented in India
Sushruta is the father of surgery. 2600 years ago he and health scientists of his time conducted complicated surgeries like cesareans, cataract, artificial limbs, fractures, urinary stones and even plastic surgery and brain surgery.
Usage of anesthesia was well known in ancient India
The World's first university was established in Takshila in 700BC.
More than 10,500 students from all over the world studied more than 60 subjects.
The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century BC was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.
When many cultures were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years ago, Indians established
Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley(Indus Valley Civilization)
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