The Science of the Śulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry - Gyan Books

The Science of the Śulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry - Gyan Books

About The Book: **The Science of the Śulba** by Bibhutibhusan Datta is a pioneering study of early Hindu geometry as found in the **Śulba Sūtras**, ancient Indian texts dating from around 800–200 BCE. These texts, part of the Vedic literature, focus on constructing ritual altars with precise geometrical rules. Datta explores their sophisticated mathematical content, including the use of the Pythagorean theorem, geometric transformations, and approximations of √2. The book highlights India's contributions to early geometry, predating some Greek developments. Datta combines historical insight with mathematical analysis, showing that the Śulba Sūtras represent a rich and advanced tradition of practical and theoretical geometry.

Author: Bibhutibhusan Datta

Pages: 270

Edition: 1932

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