Unsung Heroes of Indian Mathematicians

Mathematics Marvels

India boasts a rich legacy of unsung heroes in the realm of mathematics, each leaving an indelible mark on the field. Aryabhata, a pioneering mathematician from the 5th century, introduced the revolutionary concepts of zero and decimals. Brahmagupta, in the 7th century, significantly contributed to algebra and formulated rules for arithmetic operations, including zero

Aryabhata (476–550 CE): Pioneer of Indian mathematics, Aryabhata introduced the concept of zero and decimals

Brahmagupta (598–668 CE): Contributed to algebra and formulated rules for arithmetic operations, including zero

Madhava of Sangamagrama (1350–1425 CE): Founder of Kerala School, laid groundwork for calculus principles

Bhaskara II (1114–1185 CE): Renowned for "Bijaganita," contributed to algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887–1920): Self-taught genius, made significant contributions to number theory and infinite series

Baudhayana (Around 800 BCE): Authored "Baudhayana Sulbasutra," containing early geometric principles and Pythagorean triples

Bhaskara I (600–680 CE): Introduced Chakravala method for solving Pell's equation, a significant contribution in algebra

C. R. Rao (1920–2023): Statistician and mathematician, made significant contributions to multivariate statistics and biometry