Algebra, Pythagoras' theorem originated in India but credit went to other countries : Harsh Vardhan

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He is rights.

Pythagorean triplets were discovered by Baudhayana in 800BCE, and general proof of Pythagorean theorem was given by Āpastamba in 600BCE.

Āpastamba (c. 600 BCE) and Kātyāyana (c. 200 BCE), authors of other sulba sūtras, extend some of Baudhāyana's ideas. Āpastamba provides a more general proof of the Pythagorean theorem.

Baudhayana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


That theorem is known as Pythagoras theorem, not Āpastamba theorem because western school of mathematics derives it's roots from Greek school.


Similarly regarding Algebra (few examples):

Pingala - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (400BCE)

The Chandaḥśāstra presents the first known description of a binary numeral system in connection with the systematic enumeration of meters with fixed patterns of short and long syllables.The discussion of the combinatorics of meter corresponds to the binomial theorem. Halāyudha's commentary includes a presentation of the Pascal's triangle(called meruprastāra). Pingala's work also contains the Fibonacci numbers, called mātrāmeru

Brahmagupta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (600CE)

Algebra
Brahmagupta gave the solution of the general linear equation in chapter eighteen of Brahmasphutasiddhanta,

The difference between rupas, when inverted and divided by the difference of the unknowns, is the unknown in the equation. The rupas are [subtracted on the side] below that from which the square and the unknown are to be subtracted.

which is a solution for the equation

equivalent to

, where rupas refers to the constants c and e. He further gave two equivalent solutions to the general quadratic equation

18.44. Diminish by the middle [number] the square-root of the rupas multiplied by four times the square and increased by the square of the middle [number]; divide the remainder by twice the square. [The result is] the middle [number].

18.45. Whatever is the square-root of the rupas multiplied by the square [and] increased by the square of half the unknown, diminish that by half the unknown [and] divide [the remainder] by its square. [The result is] the unknown.

which are, respectively, solutions for the equation

equivalent to,

and

He went on to solve systems of simultaneous indeterminate equations stating that the desired variable must first be isolated, and then the equation must be divided by the desired variable's coefficient. In particular, he recommended using "the pulverizer" to solve equations with multiple unknowns.

18.51. Subtract the colors different from the first color. [The remainder] divided by the first [color's coefficient] is the measure of the first. [Terms] two by two [are] considered [when reduced to] similar divisors, [and so on] repeatedly. If there are many [colors], the pulverizer [is to be used].

Like the algebra of Diophantus, the algebra of Brahmagupta was syncopated. Addition was indicated by placing the numbers side by side, subtraction by placing a dot over the subtrahend, and division by placing the divisor below the dividend, similar to our notation but without the bar. Multiplication, evolution, and unknown quantities were represented by abbreviations of appropriate terms. The extent of Greek influence on this syncopation, if any, is not known and it is possible that both Greek and Indian syncopation may be derived from a common Babylonian source.

Aryabhata - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (476CE)

In Aryabhatiya, Aryabhata provided elegant results for the summation of series of squares and cubes:

and

Here is full list. Nearly every mathematician on this list have a book on algebra in his credentials.

List of Indian mathematicians - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Frankly, In field of mathematics, there is barely any country that could stand against Hindu India. I am using the term Hindu here since there is not even a single mathematician from Muslims in India. Indian mathematicians are either from Ancient time period ( before 1000CE in India) or are from Kerala school which was not overrun by muslims.

By the time muslims came to India, Science and mathematics has been declared a heresy by AL-Ghizali and muslims passionately hated pursuance of knowledge outside Koran. This is the reason for zero Islamic contribution to Science and Mathematics in India.

Unfortunately, the credit for 'invention' always goes to the one that publicized it.

If by publishing, you mean writing a book on it then all of these have been publicized and authenticated. The only reason that we know these theorems by their western name is because of colonialism.

There was no concept of Science Journals in 800BCE.

 

[utraash]

Unfortunately, the credit for 'invention' always goes to the one that publicized it.

Exactly that's the point Mr. Harshvardhan is talking about ..... Secondly I believe back then science fraternity(Un organized) did not use to have trend of publishing theorem or research in scientific journals like in todays time....

 

[anonymus]

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Why do you need to prove yourself a Zombie slave at every turn?

You don't even know that what Harshvardhan is saying is true.

 

[Echo_419]

Sigh.

Baudhayana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Read the theorems below.
Pythagoras discovered the theorem. He did not invent it.

The Egyptians knew it well, so did the Mayans - both built Pyramids.
So did the Indians and the Chinese.

source - Sarthak ganguly

 

[airmarshal]

planes, drones,satellites, computers all were created by Indians.

 

[Lord ZeN]

Salam left Pakistan in 1974 and got Nobel in 1979. Malala left Pakistan in 2012 and got Nobel on 2014. So no, the nation did not kick out the Nobel laureates.

So u are telling that basically no Pakistani got Nobel prize till this day.

 

[Bang Galore]

Baudhayana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Read the theorems below.
Pythagoras discovered the theorem. He did not invent it.

The Egyptians knew it well, so did the Mayans - both built Pyramids.
So did the Indians and the Chinese.

Pythagoras is credited with the first recorded proof of the theorem, it is generally accepted that it was known before him. Unless clear dating of actual proving of the theorem is possible from other sources, it is fair that he is credited with it.

 

[jha]

Mocking Harshavardhan this time has boomeranged on usual suspects.

 

[Fattyacids]

This is true. The documented instance does come from India and it predates Pythagoras.

He is rights.
Pythagorean triplets were discovered by Baudhayana in 800BCE, and general proof of Pythagorean theorem was given by Āpastamba in 600BCE.

Baudhayana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

That theorem is known as Pythagoras theorem, not Āpastamba theorem because western school of mathematics derives it's roots from Greek school.

A few sentences from Hindu religious text on how to arrange the altar for praying does not prove or explain Pythagorean theorem. It's as ludicrous as the claim that India invented airplane simply because flying object was mentioned in the texts.

To claim discovery or invention, you need show proof or at least a mathematical explanation of it was derived. Baudhayana contained ZERO maths!

List of Indian mathematicians - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Frankly, In field of mathematics, there is barely any country that could stand against Hindu India. I am using the term Hindu here since there is not even a single mathematician from Muslims in India. Indian mathematicians are either from Ancient time period ( before 1000CE in India) or are from Kerala school which was not overrun by muslims.

By the time muslims came to India, Science and mathematics has been declared a heresy by AL-Ghizali and muslims passionately hated pursuance of knowledge outside Koran. This is the reason for zero Islamic contribution to Science and Mathematics in India.


If by publishing, you mean writing a book on it then all of these have been publicized and authenticated. The only reason that we know these theorems by their western name is because of colonialism.

There was no concept of Science Journals in 800BCE.

Indian bragging is truly astounding, they should make you a minister of delusion. The foundation of modern Math came Greek, who borrowed a fair bit from the older Egyptian and Babylonian. While Chinese developed their own math independently. Your Hindu India is a latecomer in the field of math. Most of India's maths were based on Babylonians and Greeks, no different from how Persian muslims later expanded on Indian maths. ( Quoting a few passage from religious text is no proof of maths in the book of the academics. In Wikipedia, it's a different story, you can edit or even create own page)

By publishing means provide a detail methodological explanation of mathematical model, if possible, with proof. Most of ancient math had already achieved such feat before any European set foot on Indian subcontinent. Get over your complex.

 

[American Pakistani]

The wheel of bull$h1ttism never stops.

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

Who cares about Pythagoras theorem when you guys had space ships in your ancient india

Interstellar space ships are pretty cool too.

 

[India defense]

But Pakistani Invented water fueled car

 

[pakdefender]

indians are in fact the microbes from which all life evolved , they are earliest bacteria-like life from from which all life evolved.The pig , the dog , the monkey , the elephant are all in fact indian!

 

[Fattyacids]

Going by your logic do you believe in jinns, 7 heavens, talking donkey mentioned in Islamic scriptures or you have some scientific explanation for them.

You're confusing logic. Indians love making ludicrous claims. I don't hear Muslim claiming any scientific discovery from Koran.


This is how your Sutra explains Pythagorean Theorom.

The mathematics in Sulbasūtra[edit]
Pythagorean theorem[edit]

dīrghasyākṣaṇayā rajjuḥ pārśvamānī, tiryaḍam mānī,
cha yatpṛthagbhūte kurutastadubhayāṅ karoti.

A rope stretched along the length of the diagonal produces an area which the vertical and horizontal sides make together.[citation needed]
This appears to be referring to a rectangle, although some interpretations consider this to refer to a square. In either case, it states that the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the sides. If restricted to right-angled isosceles triangles, however, it would constitute a less general claim, but the text seems to be quite open to unequal sides.

If this refers to a rectangle, it is the earliest recorded statement of the Pythagorean theorem.

 

[India defense]