The Unique Features of Indian Mathematical Institutions

Indian mathematical institutions were unique in their use of the decimal system, the zero symbol, and the development of algebra.

Nalanda University was the first Indian university, established in the 5th century BCE.

Aryabhata is known as the "Father of Indian Mathematics" for his contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and physics.

The Brahmasphutasiddhanta is the Indian mathematical text that contains the first known use of the zero symbol.

Brahmagupta was the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the negative number.

The Aryabhatiya is the Indian mathematical text that contains the first known use of the decimal system.

Aryabhata was the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the sine function.

The Brahmasphutasiddhanta is the Indian mathematical text that contains the first known use of the cosine function.

Madhava of Sangamagrama was the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the tangent function.

The Bijaganita is the Indian mathematical text that contains the first known use of the cotangent function.

Madhava of Sangamagrama was the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the secant function.

The Bijaganita is the Indian mathematical text that contains the first known use of the cosecant function.

Madhava of Sangamagrama was the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the versine function.

The Bijaganita is the Indian mathematical text that contains the first known use of the haversine function.

Madhava of Sangamagrama was the Indian mathematician who developed the concept of the exsecant function.