Cognition of the circle in ancient India
S.G. Dani
TL;DR
This paper explores the historical development and cultural understanding of circle geometry in ancient India, highlighting principles, constructions, and applications across different periods.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive analysis of how the concept of the circle evolved in ancient Indian mathematics and culture.
Findings
Detailed historical timeline of circle geometry in India
Identification of key principles and constructions used
Analysis of cultural influences on geometric understanding
Abstract
We discuss the understanding of geometry of the circle in ancient India, in terms of enunciation of various principles, constructions, applications etc. during various phases of history and cultural contexts.
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TopicsHistorical Astronomy and Related Studies · Cognitive Science and Education Research