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Great Scientists

There was a good system of science and research in
ancient India. The most developed fields of science

included mathematics, astronomy, medicine and surgery.

The number system from one to ten was developed in

India. The concept of zero and the decimal system were
invented in India. Varahamihira and Aryabhatta were

great mathematicians and astronomers of their time.
They made several inventions and discoveries without the Aryabhatta

modern tools of today. The first artificial satellite of India is named after
Aryabhatta. The Ayurveda system of medicine was developed thousands

of years ago in ancient age. This system is still popular in India. Charaka
was a great scholar of medicine and Sushruta was a great surgeon. He

practised plastic surgery, even in those times.

Even in the modern age, India has produced well-known scientists. They

have contributed in the various fields of sciences. Some of them are
Jagdish Chandra Bose, Sir C.V. Raman, Homi Bhabha, Vikram Sarabhai,

S. Chandrashekar, Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and S. Ramanujan.

J C Bose C V Raman Abdul Kalam

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 India has produced several religions, preachers, social reformers and scientists.

 Hinduism is one of the oldest religions of the world.
 Lord Gautam Buddha founded Buddhism and Lord Mahavira revived Jainism.

 India has given the concept of zero and the decimal system to the world.

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