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Role of Indian Mathematicians in the Development of Calculus
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Who is considered to be the first Indian mathematician to make significant contributions to calculus?
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Madhava of Sangamagrama
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Madhava of Sangamagrama, who lived in the 14th century, is credited with developing the concept of the derivative and the mean value theorem, which are fundamental to calculus.