What was Brahmagupta's most significant mathematical contribution?

He was the first to give rules for computing with zero and recognizing it as a number in its own right.

Ancient Indian Science and Arts

UPSC Archival Analysis

Charaka specialized in Medicine, Brahmagupta in Mathematics, Varahamihira in Astronomy, and Vishakhadatta in Drama.

Exam Year

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Evidence Source

ID: ART_SCI_2025_31 Ref: Science and Technology in Ancient India