Many of you probably know these facts, nonetheless these are some of the most amazing facts that gives an insight into the advancements of medicine, mathematics,philosophy and astrology during the ancient times.
When many cultures in the world were nomadic forest dweller Indians established the harrapan culture in Sindhu valley (Indus civilization). The architecture and drainage system of the cities were way ahead of their times.
India invented the number system. Aryabhatta introduced the concept of zero. The decimal system was also developed in India.
The world's first university was established in Takshilla in 700 BC. According to researchers more than 10,000 scholars studied more than 60 subjects.
Ayurveda is the earliest text on medicine known to humans and probably the oldest to be still in use and as a topic of research.
Sushruta is the father of surgery. 2500 years ago he and the health scientists of his time performed surgeries on cesareans, cataract, fractures and urinary stone.
Although the present Indian GDP may be abysmal but the gross domestic product of Mughal India in 1600 was estimated at about 24.3% the world economy, the second largest in the world.
The art of navigation was first born in river sindh 5000 years ago. The chola dynasty in southern India had trade relations with countries like Java, Bali and sumatra. Indian influence in these countries can still be found.
The great mathematician Budhayana calculated the value of Pi and explained the concept of what is today know as pythagorean theorem. Sreedharacharya first calculated the solution of quadraric equations.The Indian merchants were also the pioneers of concepts of banking.
The concept of atom was first given by Maharishi Kannada in the form of "Anu". He was the first to conclude that the sound propagates in the form of waves. He theorized that Gurutva (Hindi/Sanskrit for Gravity) was responsible for the falling of objects on the Earth
According to gemological institute of america up until 1896, India was the only source of Diamonds to the world.
Chess was invented in India.
Polo and badminton probably originated in India.
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