[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1979) › c6.4 # Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India c6.4 Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India c6.4 - **Language:** English ### [c6.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1979.c6.4) ¹ The \*Kalpasūtras\* form one of the six \*Vedāṅgas\*. They are broadly divided into two classes viz. the \*Gṛhyasūtras\*, the rules for ceremonies relating to family or domestic affairs, and the \*Śrautasūtras\*, the rules for ceremonies ordained by the Veda such as the preservation of sacred fires, performance of sacrifices etc. - [Previous: c6.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1979.c6.3) - [Next: c6.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1979.c6.5) - [Up: c6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1979.c6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1979.c6.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1979.c6.4) · Pramāṇa