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Ancient Indian Scientists (Samskrit: शास्त्रज्ञाः महर्षयः) enumerates the scientists of ancient India and elaborates on their contribution in various fields of scientific knowledge encompassing medicine, mathematics, astronomy, technology, architecture, chemistry, metallurgy, etc.
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Ancient Indian Scientists (Samskrit: शास्त्रज्ञाः महर्षयः) enumerates the scientists of ancient India and elaborates on their contribution in various fields of scientific knowledge encompassing medicine, mathematics, astronomy, technology, architecture, chemistry, metallurgy, etc.<ref name=":0" />
    
== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==
 
== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==
India has a very old history. We are leading the world in science, philosophy, literature, astronomy, architecture etc. since ages. Do you know that zero (0) was discovered in India. Maharshi kanav contributed in telling world about atoms and nucleus. Ayurveda - a branch of medicine was given by India, you can see Indian architecture and monuments in every corner of India. Do you know that the age of earth according to Indian vedic scriptures is 3-4 billion years which is equal to the real age of earth.
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Bharata is known for its long standing civilisational history with significant contributions in the fields of science, philosophy, literature, astronomy, architecture, etc.{{Box-round|title=Did you know ?|content=*Zero (0) was discovered in Bharata.
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*Maharshi Kanad contributed in telling world about Paramanus.
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*Ayurveda, a branch of medicine, was given by Bharata.
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*The age of earth according to Bharatiya Vaidik Scriptures is 3-4 billion years which is equal to the real age of earth.|Allignment={{hubs|right}}}}Do you know that zero (0) was discovered in India. Maharshi kanav contributed in telling world about atoms and nucleus. Ayurveda - a branch of medicine was given by India, you can see Indian architecture and monuments in every corner of India. Do you know that the age of earth according to Indian vedic scriptures is 3-4 billion years which is equal to the real age of earth.
    
Many techniques have been developed in chemical industries. One of the finest example is the iron statue near qutab minar which is still rust fee. The most important point is that the architects developed this technique without any laboratory. We will try and learn about some of the scientist of ancient India and their contribution in this lesson.
 
Many techniques have been developed in chemical industries. One of the finest example is the iron statue near qutab minar which is still rust fee. The most important point is that the architects developed this technique without any laboratory. We will try and learn about some of the scientist of ancient India and their contribution in this lesson.
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=== Varah Mihir ===
 
=== Varah Mihir ===
Varah mihir's contribution is also found in astronomy. He has also worked in the fields of earth science, geology and environment. He was the first person to tell that termites and underground plants are the presence of life, he has also written about earthquakes and its cases. He has also tried to join the effects of planets, of earthquake, movement beneath the ocean, underground water and behavior of animals.<ref>Vijnana - Level B ([https://nios.ac.in/media/documents/OBE_indian_knowledge_tradition/Level_B/Vijnana-B_English_OBE/Science-B_eng_Ch-10.pdf Chapter 10]), Open Basic Education Programme (Bharatiya Jnana Parampara), Noida: National Institute of Open Schooling.</ref>
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Varah mihir's contribution is also found in astronomy. He has also worked in the fields of earth science, geology and environment. He was the first person to tell that termites and underground plants are the presence of life, he has also written about earthquakes and its cases. He has also tried to join the effects of planets, of earthquake, movement beneath the ocean, underground water and behavior of animals.<ref name=":0">Vijnana - Level B ([https://nios.ac.in/media/documents/OBE_indian_knowledge_tradition/Level_B/Vijnana-B_English_OBE/Science-B_eng_Ch-10.pdf Chapter 10]), Open Basic Education Programme (Bharatiya Jnana Parampara), Noida: National Institute of Open Schooling.</ref>
    
== References ==
 
== References ==

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