Mathematics is known to be a very useful
and interesting subject. Many scholars in the past have contributed to its
development. Several of such persons are Indians, esp. the Jaina scholars. The present book provides some details of the contribution of such persons. The author discusses various aspects in six Chapters of the book, and also gives references in 3 bibliographies. Starting with Chapter 1 as introduction, Chapter 2 gives a synopsis of history of Mathematics up to Mahaviracarya. It provides some details of this history, for Sumer and Babylon, Egypt, China, Greece and India. Excavations of ancient civilizations reveal the contributions of the Indians, who were living at that time, in this field of Mathematics. Vedic literature also gives some details. Brief details of the contributions of Aryabhata 1 and 2, Bhaskara 1 and 2, Mahavira and several others are then given. Chapter 3 gives an idea about Mathematics in the Tiloya Panntti. It gives a treatment of an
application of basic Mathematics, and describes various measures of space, number etc. Chapter 4 discusses certain peculiarities in the Mathematics of Dhavala. It discusses place, value, Indices, Logarithms, Fraction-manipulation, Analytical methods, a new value of pie, and an infinite process. Chapter 5 talks about certain common topics of basic Mathematics, like Place value notation for subtraction, Permutations and Combinations, Sequences and Progressions, Mensuration and Symbolism. Chapter 6 discusses Transmissions and Influences of Mathematics, between the ancient medieval civilization and Jaina school. It discusses Mathematics of Egypt, Greece and China, along with that of Jaina school. It concludes that Jaina school of Mathematics was one of the sources of transmission and influence. As a good reference book, this book has a historical value, and is useful for research workers.