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Which ancient Indian mathematician is often credited with the discovery of the Pythagorean theorem?

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Baudhayana
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Baudhayana, an ancient Indian mathematician who lived around 800 BCE, is often credited with the discovery of the Pythagorean theorem, although it was known in other civilizations before him.

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