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Indian Mathematics in the Classical and Medieval Periods
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Which Indian mathematician is credited with developing the concept of zero and the decimal system?
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Aryabhata
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Aryabhata, a renowned mathematician and astronomer, introduced the concept of zero and the decimal system in the 5th century AD. This revolutionary idea revolutionized the field of mathematics and laid the foundation for modern numerical systems.