World Mathematician Mahāvīra

Mahāvīra or Mahaviracharya was a 9th-century Jain mathematician born near to Mysore, in southern India. He was born in the year 815 AD. He was one of the first few mathematicians in India who contributed significantly to the field of mathematics. He worked as a teacher and was a member of a school of mathematics. He used to work with Rashtrakuta king Amoghavarsha and applied his mathematical skills to do something good for society. He died in 875 AD.

Mahavira Life History

List of few significant events of Mahavira’s life is mentioned below:

1. He was born in 815 AD.
2. He used to work in Royal Court of Rastrakuta King.
3. He has written a book called “Ganita Sara Sangraha” in 850 AD.
4. He has written more than 1100 Slokas on different topics of Mathematics.
5. He died in the year 875 AD.

Mahāvīra Books

Mahavira is the author of two Mathematical books Read More