The Science of the ?ulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry [Hardcover]

Language: English,Sanskrit. About The Book: **The Science of the ?ulba** by Bibhutibhusan Datta is a pioneering study of early Hindu geometry as found in the **?ulba S?tras**, ancient Indian texts dating from around 800–200 BCE. These texts, part of the Vedic literature, focus on constructing ritual altars with precise geometrical rules. Datta explores their sophisticated mathematical content, including the use of the Pythagorean theorem, geometric transformations, and approximations of ?2. The book highlights India's contributions to early geometry, predating some Greek developments. Datta combines historical insight with mathematical analysis, showing that the ?ulba S?tras represent a rich and advanced tradition of practical and theoretical geometry. About The Author: **Bibhutibhushan Datta** (1888–1958) was a pioneering historian of Indian mathematics, renowned for his deep scholarship and extensive contributions. His most acclaimed work, *History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book*, co-authored with Avadhesh Narayan Singh, remains a foundational text in the field. Datta’s research illuminated ancient India's mathematical achievements, particularly in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. He also authored a significant monograph on the *?ulba S?tras*, showcasing early Hindu geometry. With over 70 scholarly papers, he helped establish India’s rich mathematical heritage in global academia. In his later years, he became Swami Vidyaranya and lived a spiritual life in Pushkar, Rajasthan. The Title 'The Science of the ?ulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry written/authored/edited by Bibhutibhusan Datta', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789374149508 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 270 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English,Sanskrit. The subject of this book is Mathematics. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 270.…