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Ancient Indian Science and Technology

History ⇒ Ancient Indian History

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Describe one method used in ancient India for water management or irrigation.
Describe the contribution of Panini to ancient Indian science and technology.
Describe the use of astronomy in ancient Indian agriculture.
Explain the importance of the 'Sulbasutras' in ancient Indian mathematics.
Explain the significance of Takshashila and Nalanda in the context of ancient Indian education and science.
Explain the significance of the Harappan drainage system in the context of ancient Indian technology.
Name one ancient Indian contribution to the field of metallurgy.
Name one ancient Indian contribution to the field of veterinary science.
Name one ancient Indian invention in the field of textiles.
Name the ancient Indian mathematician who wrote 'Lilavati'.
Name the ancient Indian scholar who explained the law of gravity centuries before Newton.
Name the ancient Indian text that deals with surgery and surgical instruments.
Name the ancient Indian text that describes the construction of ships and navigation.
The ancient Indian text 'Charaka Samhita' is primarily associated with which field?
Who authored the ancient Indian astronomical text 'Surya Siddhanta'?
Context: The Harappan civilization is known for its advanced urban planning. Analyze how the layout of Harappan cities reflects their understanding of science and technology.
Describe the process and significance of cataract surgery as performed in ancient India, as mentioned in the Sushruta Samhita.
Discuss the significance of the ancient Indian text 'Rasaratnakara' in the field of chemistry and metallurgy.
Explain how the ancient Indian concept of 'Shunya' (zero) influenced the development of mathematics in other civilizations.
Explain the method used by ancient Indian mathematicians to calculate the square root of a number, as described in the 'Aryabhatiya'.