History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c7.s7.27

v1.c7.s7.27

4. Bühler³ has put forward a modification of Burnell's theory. He states, "It seems to me probable that the *Brâhma* numerals are derived from the Egyptian Hieratic figures, and that the Hindus effected their transformation into *Akṣaras*, because they were already accustomed to express numerals by words."