Ancient Indian Science and Technology

History ⇒ Ancient Indian History

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Describe one major contribution of ancient India to the field of mathematics.

Describe the contribution of ancient India to metallurgy.

Describe the importance of the Iron Pillar of Delhi in the context of ancient Indian technology.

Describe the use of stepwells in ancient Indian society.

Explain how ancient Indian astronomers calculated the length of the year.

Explain the role of Panini in the development of linguistics in ancient India.

Explain the significance of Ayurveda in ancient Indian science.

Explain the significance of the decimal system in ancient Indian mathematics.

Name one ancient Indian invention in the field of timekeeping.

Name the ancient Indian mathematician who wrote the book 'Aryabhatiya'.

Name the ancient Indian scholar who wrote 'Brihat Samhita', an encyclopedic work on astronomy and natural sciences.

Name the ancient Indian text that deals with grammar and linguistics.

Context: The ancient Indian text 'Surya Siddhanta' contains detailed calculations about the movements of celestial bodies. Based on this, explain how ancient Indian astronomers estimated the diameter of the Earth.

Describe how ancient Indian engineers contributed to the construction of dams and irrigation systems. Provide one example from history.

Discuss the role of ancient Indian guilds (shrenis) in the advancement of technology and craftsmanship. Give one example of a technological innovation promoted by such guilds.

Explain the significance of the ancient Indian text 'Rasaratna Samuccaya' in the development of chemistry and alchemy in India.