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Scientists of Ancient India

NIOS · Class 10 · Indian Culture and Heritage

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3 Topics · NIOS Class 10 Indian Culture and Heritage

Topics in Scientists of Ancient India

1

Mathematics and Astronomy

  • Baudhayan first calculated the value of pi.
  • What is known as Pythagoras theorem today is already found in Baudhayan's Sulva Sutra, written before Pythagoras' age.
  • Aryabhatta was a fifth century mathematician, astronomer, astrologer and physicist.
2

Science and Atomic Theory

  • Kanad was a sixth century scientist of the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy.
  • Kanad's original name was Aulukya.
  • He got the name Kanad because he was interested in minute particles called kana.
3

Medical Science and Yoga

  • Ayurveda is the indigenous system of medicine developed in ancient India.
  • Ayurveda means the science of good health and longevity of life.
  • Ayurveda helps in treatment of diseases and also in finding the causes and symptoms of diseases.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Ancient Indian scientists and their contributions to mathematics, astronomy, science, medical science, Ayurveda, and Yoga

Mathematics and AstronomyScience and PhilosophyMedical Science and AyurvedaYogaTransmission of knowledge

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