History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s4.100
History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s4.100
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v1.c8.s4.100
**Multiplication by Separation of Places.** This method of multiplication known as *sthâna-khaṇḍa*, is based on the separation of the digits of the multiplicand or of the multiplier. It has been mentioned in all the works from 628 A.D. onwards. Bhâskara II describes the method as follows: