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The chronology of Indian mathematics spans from the Indus valley civilization and the Vedas to Modern times. Indian mathematicians have made outstanding contributions to the development of mathematics as we know it today. The Indian decimal notation of numbers, concept of zero have probably provided some of the biggest impetus' to advances in the field. Concepts from India were carried to the Middle East, where they studied extensively. From there they made their way to Europe. Unfortunately, some concepts of Indian origin have not been given due acknowledgement in modern history, with some discoveries/inventions by Indian mathematicians now attributed to their western counterparts. Some historians have argued that much of modern mathematics was either originally developed by Indian mathematicians or most probably known to them during periods of rapid mathematical development during the 19th and 20th century. This remains an open question, and much more research still needs to be done. There exist significant bodies of mathematically fluent scientists and engineers within India that are testimony to the general mathematical educational standards within that nation.
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