Geometry in Ancient and Medieval India c4.3

c4.3

Geometry, as remarked above, is designated as *Kṣetragaṇita* in most Indian mathematical works. *Kṣetra* means a closed figure whether it be a field or a figure drawn on the calculating board. In the Śulbasūtras and in the Buddhist works *rajju* or *rajjugaṇita* (calculations with the cord) stands for geometrical calculations. It is only very late that we come across the use of the term *Rekhāgaṇita*,¹ calculations connected with the line.