Early mathematicians of India have contributed immensely to the field of Mathematics starting from the Vedic period, which is at least around 1000 BC. The most fundamental contribution of ancient India to the progress of human civilization is the invention of the 'decimal' system of numeration and the invention of the number "zero."
This talk is restricted to some of the contributions to Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry from the Vedic period to the 12th Century, even though there has been quite a contribution to the field of Astronomy.
A small reception will be held after the talk. Please RSVP to Geraldine Ford.