Who is credited with the first theory of atoms in India?

Sage Kanada, the founder of the Vaisheshika school, who named the smallest particle 'Parmanu'.

Atom Theory in Indian Philosophy: Vaisheshika School (2020 PYQ)

ID: HIS_PHI_2020_127 Ref: Indian Philosophy by Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Which of the following philosophies of India propounded the atom theory?

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The Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy propounded the atom theory. It was founded by Sage Kanada, who categorized the physical world into atoms (Parmanu).