How did the invention of zero change world mathematics?

It allowed for the decimal place-value system, simplifying complex calculations and laying the foundation for modern algebra and computing.

History of Indian Science

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Exam Year

1995

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ID: ART_MIS_1995_26 Ref: The Crest of the Peacock by George Gheverghese Joseph

'Zero' was discovered by-

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Zero was discovered by an anonymous Indian mathematician. While scholars like Aryabhatta and Brahmagupta formalized its use, the symbol first appeared in early Indian inscriptions and manuscripts.