Scientific inventions done by Indians
India has a rich history of scientific advancements and inventions that date back thousands of years. Early Indian civilization made significant contributions to various fields of science, including mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and metallurgy. Here are some notable early inventions in science by Indians: Zero (0): One of the most significant contributions of ancient Indian mathematicians was the invention of the concept of zero. The concept of zero as a numerical placeholder was developed in India before the 5th century CE, which revolutionized mathematics and laid the foundation for modern numeral systems. Previously an inscription in Gwalior fort was considered to be oldest known zero, but Radio carbon dating of Bakhshali manuscript has revealed that this manuscript belongs to 2nd to 3rd century CE, making the earliest of surviving documents with zero. Zero documented at Gwalior Fort Decimal System: Indian mathematicians also developed the decimal system, which is the...