Maths puzzle
Across
- 5. Ratio of opposite to hypotenuse — Indian trig term from Sanskrit.
- 6. Early Indian encoding system linking letters with numbers.
- 8. An irrational number approximated in Indian texts as 3.1416.
- 9. Ancient Indian astronomer who calculated π with remarkable accuracy
- 12. Indian philosopher who explored infinite divisibility.
- 13. Brilliant self-taught mathematician with deep insights into infinity.
- 15. Concept representing nothingness, pivotal in Indian numerals.
Down
- 1. Sage known for an early form of the Pythagorean theorem.
- 2. Indian numeral system place-holder that changed global math.
- 3. Numerical base system developed during the Gupta period.
- 4. Vedic text containing early geometric principles for altar construction.
- 7. Language of many ancient mathematical scriptures.
- 8. Ancient Indian grammarian whose logic influenced algorithms.
- 10. Discipline advanced by Indians to track celestial movements.
- 11. A sect influential in the development of Indian logic and math.
- 14. Mathematical study blossoming in Kerala school of astronomy.