Major Mathematical Texts and Treatises from India

The Sulba Sutras are a collection of ancient Indian texts that deal with geometry, particularly the construction of altars and other ritual objects.

Aryabhata, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, authored the 'Aryabhatiya' in the 5th century CE.

Bhaskara I's commentary on the 'Aryabhatiya' is titled 'Karanakutuhala', which means 'the delight of computation'.

Brahmagupta, a 7th-century Indian mathematician, made significant contributions to algebra, including the introduction of negative numbers.

Bhaskara II's magnum opus, 'Siddhanta Shiromani', is a comprehensive mathematical treatise covering various fields.

Madhava of Sangamagrama, a 14th-century Indian mathematician, made significant contributions to the Kerala School of Astronomy and Mathematics.

Lilavati, written by Bhaskara II's daughter, is a mathematical text focusing on arithmetic and algebra.

Brahmagupta is credited with developing the concept of the zero as a number and the decimal system.

Madhava of Sangamagrama made significant contributions to the development of calculus, including the concept of the derivative.

Nilakantha Somayaji's mathematical text, titled 'Tantrasangraha', provides a detailed exposition of the Kerala School of Astronomy and Mathematics.

Bhaskara II made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry, including the derivation of trigonometric identities.

Varahamihira's mathematical treatise, titled 'Pancasiddhantika', covers a wide range of topics including astronomy, astrology, and mathematics.

Brahmagupta made significant contributions to the development of number theory, including the study of perfect numbers and amicable numbers.