Indian Mathematics

I aim to document here some relevant literature that gives an introductory insight into the Mathematical advancements that originated in Indian subcontinent. This list will be continuously updated.

Online Resources

Indian Journal of History of Science published by INSA • March 3, 2013
An overview of Indian mathematics by J.J. O'Connor & E.F. Robertson: • March 3, 2013
Indian Mathematics: Redressing the balance, by Ian G. Pearce • March 3, 2013

Books

  • A.K. Bag, Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India, Chaukhambha Orientala, Delhi, 1979
  • S. Balachandra Rao, Indian Mathematics and Astronomy: Some Landmarks, Jnana Deep Publications, Bangalore, 3rd edn 2004
  • D.M. Bose, S.N. Sen & B.V. Subbarayappa, eds, A Concise History of Science in India, Universities Press, Hyderabad, 2nd edn, 2009
  • Bibhutibhushan Datta, Ancient Hindu Geometry: The Science of the Śulba, 1932, repr. Cosmo Publications, New Delhi, 1993
  • Bibhutibhushan Datta & Avadhesh Narayan Singh, History of Hindu Mathematics, 1935, repr. Bharatiya Kala Prakashan, Delhi, 2004
  • G.G. Emch, R. Sridharan, M.D. Srinivas, eds, Contributions to the History of Indian Mathematics, Hindustan Book Agency, Gurgaon, 2005
  • George Ifrah, The Universal History of Numbers: From Prehistory to the Invention of the Computer, Penguin Books, New Delhi, 2005, 3 vols
  • George Gheverghese Joseph, The Crest of the Peacock, Penguin Books, London & New Delhi, 2000
  • George Gheverghese Joseph, A Passage to Infinity: Medieval Indian Mathematics from Kerala and its Impact, Sage, New Delhi, 2009
  • S. Parameswaran, The Golden Age of Indian Mathematics, Swadeshi Science Movement – Kerala, Kochi, 1998
  • Kim Plofker, Mathematics in India, Princeton University Press, Princeton, 2009
  • C. K. Raju, Cultural Foundations of Mathematics, Pearson Longman, 2007
  • T.R.N. Rao & Subhash Kak, eds, Computing Science in Ancient India, Center for Advanced Computer Studies, Louisiana, 1998, and Munshiram Manoharlal, New Delhi, 2000
  • T.A. Sarasvati Amma, Geometry in Ancient and Medieval India, Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi, 1999
  • Helaine Selin, & Roddam Narasimha, eds, Encyclopaedia of Classical Indian Sciences, Universities Press, Hyderabad, 2007
  • C.S. Seshadri, ed., Studies in the History of Mathematics, Hindustan Book Agency, New Delhi, 2010
  • B.S. Yadav & Man Mohan, eds, Ancient Indian Leaps into Mathematics, Birkhäuser, Boston, 2011

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