List of Indian mathematicians
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The chronology of Indian mathematicians spans from the Indus Valley Civilization and the Vedas to Modern India.
Indian mathematicians have made a number of contributions to mathematics that have significantly influenced scientists and mathematicians in the modern era. These include place-value arithmetical notations, the use of the ruler, the concept of zero, and, most importantly, the Arabic-Hindu numerals predominantly used today and likely into the future.
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Ancient
- Baudhayana (fl. c. 800 BCE)
- Katyayana (fl. c. 300 BCE)
Classical
Post-Vedic Sanskrit to Pala period mathematicians (5th century BCE to 11th century CE)
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Medieval to Mughal period (1200–1800)
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Born in 1800s
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Born in 1900s
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