Some Glimpses of Ancient Indian Astronomy and Mathematics

Authors: Hooda DS* and Singh GP

DOI: 10.23880/oaja-16000153

Volume 3, Issue 1

Abstract

In the present paper a brief account of ancient astronomy covering the Pre-Siddhanta period and the Siddhanta Jyotish period is given. Five Siddhanta books supposed to be written by the sages are described and some other books on astronomy written by outstanding mathematicians and astronomers are also discussed. Historical development of Ancient Mathematics with reference to various manuscripts is described with examples. In particular, the development of decimal system and numerals with zero symbols are discussed in detail. Some concluding remarks are also given with a list of references in the end.

Keywords: In the present paper a brief account of ancient astronomy covering the Pre-Siddhanta period and the Siddhanta Jyotish period is given. Five Siddhanta books supposed to be written by the sages are described and some other books on astronomy written by outstanding mathematicians and astronomers are also discussed. Historical development of Ancient Mathematics with reference to various manuscripts is described with examples. In particular, the development of decimal system and numerals with zero symbols are discussed in detail. Some concluding remarks are also given with a list of references in the end.

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