The Science of the Śulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry

The Science of the Śulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry by Bibhutibhusan Datta is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 270 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.

What it's about

**The Science of the Śulba** by Bibhutibhusan Datta is a pioneering study of early Hindu geometry as found in the **Śulba Sūtras**, ancient Indian texts dating from around 800–200 BCE. These texts, part of the Vedic literature, focus on constructing ritual altars with precise geometrical rules. Datta explores their sophisticated mathematical content, including the use of the Pythagorean theorem, geometric transformations, and approximations of √2. The book highlights India's contributions to early geometry, predating some Greek developments. Datta combines historical insight with mathematical analysis, showing that the Śulba Sūtras represent a rich and advanced tradition of practical and theoretical geometry.

Book details

• Author: Bibhutibhusan Datta
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 270
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1932

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The Science of the Śulba is written by Bibhutibhusan Datta.

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