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Who were some of the important scholars in the classical period of Indian mathematics?
Who were some of the important scholars in the classical period of Indian mathematics?
Where was the decimal number system first recorded?
Where was the decimal number system first recorded?
Which mathematical concept was further advanced in India?
Which mathematical concept was further advanced in India?
In which language were ancient and medieval Indian mathematical works usually composed?
In which language were ancient and medieval Indian mathematical works usually composed?
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What did Indian mathematicians make early contributions to the study of as a number?
What did Indian mathematicians make early contributions to the study of as a number?
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What is the official language of Maharashtra?
What is the official language of Maharashtra?
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Which language ranks 13th in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world?
Which language ranks 13th in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world?
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What are the major dialects of Marathi?
What are the major dialects of Marathi?
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How many gender forms does Marathi possess?
How many gender forms does Marathi possess?
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What does Marathi contrast in its phonology?
What does Marathi contrast in its phonology?
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Study Notes
Classical Period of Indian Mathematics
- Important scholars in this period included notable mathematicians who contributed to the development of Indian mathematics.
- The decimal number system was first recorded in India.
Indian Mathematical Contributions
- Indian mathematicians made significant advancements in the concept of zero.
- They also made early contributions to the study of pi as a number.
Ancient and Medieval Indian Mathematical Works
- These works were usually composed in Sanskrit language.
Marathi Language
- Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra.
- It ranks 13th in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world.
- The major dialects of Marathi include Varhadi, Konkani, and Ahirani.
- Marathi possesses three gender forms: masculine, feminine, and neuter.
- In its phonology, Marathi contrasts between 47 consonant phonemes and 16 vowel phonemes.
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Test your knowledge of Indian mathematics with this quiz! Learn about the significant contributions of scholars like Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, Bhaskara II, and Varāhamihira in the classical period. Explore the origins of the decimal number system and other early mathematical advancements from the Indian subcontinent.
