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आर्यभट्ट ने किस क्षेत्र में योगदान दिया?
आर्यभट्ट ने किस क्षेत्र में योगदान दिया?
कौन-कौन से उपकरणों का आर्यभट्ट ने निर्माण किया था?
कौन-कौन से उपकरणों का आर्यभट्ट ने निर्माण किया था?
क्या सुश्रुत संहिता में चिकित्सा के किस प्रकार के उपचार के बारे में जानकारी दी गई है?
क्या सुश्रुत संहिता में चिकित्सा के किस प्रकार के उपचार के बारे में जानकारी दी गई है?
किस महाभारत के पात्र के लिए 52 कमरबंदों का उल्लेख किया गया है?
किस महाभारत के पात्र के लिए 52 कमरबंदों का उल्लेख किया गया है?
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'सुश्रुत संहिता' में किस प्रकार की प्रक्रियाएं पर किस प्रकार की चर्चा है?
'सुश्रुत संहिता' में किस प्रकार की प्रक्रियाएं पर किस प्रकार की चर्चा है?
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किस युग में शिवा के पत्थर मिलने के बाद शून्य का उपयोग आरंभ हुआ?
किस युग में शिवा के पत्थर मिलने के बाद शून्य का उपयोग आरंभ हुआ?
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कौन-कौन से विषयों पर भारत ने प्राचीन काल में वैज्ञानिक खोजों और गणित विज्ञान में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान किया?
कौन-कौन से विषयों पर भारत ने प्राचीन काल में वैज्ञानिक खोजों और गणित विज्ञान में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान किया?
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कौन-कौन से गणितकारों ने शून्य का अवदान किया?
कौन-कौन से गणितकारों ने शून्य का अवदान किया?
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ब्रह्मगुप्त का मुख्य कार्य क्या माना जाता है?
ब्रह्मगुप्त का मुख्य कार्य क्या माना जाता है?
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महान संकेत कौन-सा ग्रह होता है?
महान संकेत कौन-सा ग्रह होता है?
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Ananta का हिन्दी में क््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््ेs परिभाषित होता है?
Ananta का हिन्दी में क््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््््ेs परिभाषित होता है?
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Study Notes
Scientific Discoveries and Mathematical Science in India's Ancient Era
Introduction
India has made significant contributions to scientific discoveries and mathematical science during its ancient era. These advancements were a part of the country's rich cultural heritage and laid the foundation for modern scientific knowledge. Some of the key areas where India excelled include mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and engineering.
Mathematical Science (गणित विज्ञान) in Ancient India
Contribution to Zero
Ancient Indians discovered zero as a numerical entity and thereafter developed a positional notation system of numbers. This allowed the mathematicians of ancient India to perform arithmetic operations efficiently. The concept of zero started being used around 3rd century BC when the Shiva Stones were found. However, the systematic use of zero came much later around the Gupta period.
Mathematical Contributions
Indian mathematicians contributed significantly to mathematical science. Some notable achievements include:
- Brahmagupta: He is credited with developing the concept of zero as place value, giving us positional notation which forms the basis of modern mathematics.
- Aryabhata: He lived around AD 425 and wrote "Aryabhatiya," in Sanskrit, where he introduced the concept of infinity (Ananta) in mathematics.
- Mathematical Astronomy: Indian astronomers developed mathematical astronomy and discovered various celestial objects like stars and galaxies before they were recognized by the rest of the world.
Scientific Discoveries and Innovations
Aryabhatta and Astronomy
Aryabhatta, who lived during the Gupta era, contributed to the field of astronomy by defining the solar year as 365.2425 days, which is very close to the actual value of 365.2425 days for a solar year. He also constructed devices for measuring time, angles, and distances. One such device was his 'Ayanamasika,' which helped him calculate the position of planets accurately.
Medicine and Public Health
Sushruta Samhita, one of the oldest books on medicine, includes information about surgical treatments, including rhinoplasty, cataract surgery, and fracture care. Charaka Sanghita discusses dietary regimens, purification procedures, medicinal plants, and preparations to maintain good health.
The ancient Indians also had a system of public hygiene and sanitation. They practiced personal cleanliness and had systems of waste disposal. Draupadi, in Mahabharata, is described as having 52 loin-cloths; this was a sanitary measure to ensure cleanliness and prevent infections.
Innovations in Engineering
The ancient Indians were proficient in engineering and made significant innovations. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a great Maratha king, built the Jagadgiripeth fort on a hill, which was a marvel of military engineering during his time. The ancient Indians were excellent miners and had developed an underground sewage system.
Conclusion
The scientific discoveries and innovations during India's ancient era are a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage and intellectual prowess. These advancements in various fields laid the foundation for modern scientific knowledge and continue to inspire and influence scientific research today.
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Explore the scientific discoveries and advancements in mathematical science that were made in ancient India. Learn about the contributions of Indian mathematicians, astronomers, and engineers in areas such as zero, positional notation, infinity, astronomy, medicine, public health, and engineering.
