Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India c10.4

c10.4

Akbar made mathematics compulsory in *madrasahs* for students and issued a *farman*. The study of astronomy and astrology were also encouraged and formed the part of regular courses of study. Inspite of the patronisation, no real effort was taken either to assimilate the knowledge available in Sanskrit sources or from original Persian and Arabic sources were mostly written for people who had no access in standard Sanskrit, Arabic and Persian treatises in mathematics. To what extent the knowledge was available to Indians through Persian and Arabic commentries is yet to be assessed. The following will give an idea of the mathematical activities in the period.