India's Heritage of Science and Technology

A metallic idol of a female dancer was discovered from Indus Valley Civilization, The Nataraja statue is a masterpiece in sculpture, Buddha statues were found at Takshshila from the Kushan period

Ancient India made extraordinary progress in metallurgy. Evidence includes the female dancer idol from Indus Valley, Buddha statues from Takshshila (Kushan period), and numerous metal idols during the Chola period, including the famous Nataraja statue.

It has not corroded despite centuries of exposure

The Vijay Stambha, a 24 feet high iron pillar weighing 7 tonnes built by Chandragupta II, is famous because despite nature's fury over centuries, it has not yet corroded. This demonstrates the advanced alchemical knowledge of ancient India.

Discovery of zero, Decimal system, Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic

India's gifts to the world in mathematics include the discovery of zero, decimal systems, algebra, theorem of Boddhayan, Geometry, and Arithmetic. These fundamental concepts form the basis of modern mathematics.

3 sections

Varahmihir, the great astrologer and astronomer, divided astrology into 3 sections: Tantra, Hora, and Samhita. His work 'Brihadsamhita' provides comprehensive information about astrology.