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Indian Mathematics: Ancient Innovations and Discoveries

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Which ancient Indian text is considered a foundational work in both mathematics and linguistics?

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Panini's Ashtadhyayi
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Panini's Ashtadhyayi is a Sanskrit treatise on grammar, widely regarded as one of the most sophisticated and comprehensive works in linguistics. It also contains significant mathematical insights, including the use of recursion and generative rules.

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