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Acharya Pingala is an important name in the field of mathematics in ancient India. He lived between 2nd-3rd century BCE. Chandas Sutra also known as the Pingala Sutra is his work through which he contributed to the development of binary number system. He is considered the propounder of binary digits. Acharya Pingala's use of 'laghu' and guru' words later became the basis for the discovery of zero. It is believed that Acharya Pingala used the word Shunya which meant zero (0).<ref name=":0" />

Acharya Pingala is an important name in the field of mathematics in ancient India. He lived between 2nd-3rd century BCE. Chandas Sutra also known as the Pingala Sutra is his work through which he contributed to the development of binary number system. He is considered the propounder of binary digits. Acharya Pingala's use of 'laghu' and guru' words later became the basis for the discovery of zero. It is believed that Acharya Pingala used the word Shunya which meant zero (0).<ref name=":0" />

=== Brahmgupt ===

=== ब्रह्मगुप्तः ॥ Brahmagupta ===

He was a famous mathematician and astrologer in 7th century, his birth place is now in Rajasthan. He was also known as Milacharya. He was the first one to use zero as a number ge used many mathematical methods. One of them is the multiplication method and use of place value in the same what as it is used now. He has also written a famous book bhrahmsfut sidhantika. Brahmgupta is credited to spread Indian mathematical knowledge to the world. His first book went to the centre of education established by khalifa of Baghdad this the astrology and maths of India went to Arab and then Europe.

Brahmagupta was one of the most prominent mathematicians belonging to the school of Ujjain.<ref name=":2">A.K.Bag (1979), [https://archive.org/details/mathematicsinancientandmedievalindiabaga.k.chowkambha_935_I/page/19/mode/2up?view=theater Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India], Varanasi: Chaukhambha Orientalia.</ref> He is reffered to as 'Ganakachakra Chudamani' (Jewel among the circle of Mathematicians) by Bhaskara-II. Born in 598 CE, he authored the famous book Brahmasphuta Siddhanta in 628 CE at the age of 30 years.<ref>Mathematics in India: From Vedic Period to Modern Times, NPTEL Course ([https://nptel.ac.in/courses/111101080 Lecture 11]), Accessed on 03/10/2022.</ref><ref name=":2" />

 

It is said that he was the first one to use zero as a number. He also used many mathematical methods. One of which is the multiplication method and the use of place value in the same that is in vogue even today.  

 

The credits for spreading Indian Mathematical Knowledge to the world is accorded to Brahmgupta.<ref name=":0" /> His works which were translated into Arabic seem to have influenced Arabian astronomy and mathematics in the 8th century CE possibly before the Arabian scholars became acquainted with Ptolemy.<ref name=":2" />

== ANCIENT PHYSICIANS OF INDIA ==

== ANCIENT PHYSICIANS OF INDIA ==