Radha Charan Gupta
Historian of mathematics in India
Born
1935
90 years ago
Died
September 5th, 2024
0 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
India
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Pioneered the study of mathematical contributions from ancient India. Contributed to understanding Indian mathematics and astronomy, with a focus on the works of aryabhata. Authored several significant texts that have become essential for the study of historical mathematics. Played a key role in popularizing Indian mathematical heritage in both academic and public domains.
Authored 'History of Mathematics in India'
Published research on aryabhata's contributions
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