15-02-2013, 11:16 AM
Contributions of India to the World
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India has given many wonderful gifts to the world like the Art of Navigation, Diamonds, Yoga, Medicine, the number 0, the place value system and the value of pi from mathematics, Classic games like polo, chess and even snakes and ladders.I will explain three contributions given to the world by India.
Mathematics
The value of "pi" was first calculated by the Indian Mathematician Budhayana. He explained the concept of what is now known as the Pythagorean Theorem. He discovered this in the 6th century, which was long before other mathematicians around the world.
Medicine
Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to mankind. The father of medicine, Charaka, established Ayurveda about 2,500 years ago. Today it is quickly regaining its rightful place in our civilization.
The art of Navigation
The art of Navigation was born in the river Sindh (or Indus) 6,000 years ago in India. The word navigation and navy both are derived from the Sanskrit words Navgatih and Nou respectively.