History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s1.20

v1.c8.s1.20

It is certain, however, that after the 12th century very little original work was done in India. Commentaries on older works were written and some new works brought out, but none of these had sufficient merit as regards exposition or subject matter, so as to displace the works of Bhâskara II, which have held undisputed sway for nine centuries (as standard text books).