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Brahmagupta (598–668 CE): Known for his work in arithmetic and algebra, he authored "Brahmasphutasiddhanta," which introduced rules for calculating with zero and negative numbers.
Bhaskara I (c. 600–680 CE): A notable mathematician and astronomer, he is recognized for his commentary on the work of Aryabhata and his contributions to trigonometry.
Aryabhata (476–550 CE): One of the earliest mathematicians from India, Aryabhata introduced the concept of zero and made significant advancements in algebra and trigonometry.
Bhaskara II (1114–1185 CE): Also known as Bhaskaracharya, he wrote "Lilavati," a famous treatise on arithmetic, and "Bijaganita," which focused on algebra.
Madhava of Sangamagrama (c. 1340–1425): He is considered the founder of the Kerala School of Astronomy and Mathematics and is known for his work on infinite series and calculus.
Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887–1920): A self-taught mathematician, Ramanujan made groundbreaking contributions to number theory, continued fractions, and infinite series, with many of his results still influencing modern mathematics.
Harish-Chandra (1923–1983): Renowned for his work in representation theory and harmonic analysis, Harish-Chandra’s contributions have had a lasting impact on both mathematics and theoretical physics.
C. R. Rao (b. 1920): An influential statistician and mathematician, Rao is known for his work in multivariate statistics and estimation theory, contributing to various fields including genetics and econometrics.
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