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The Book Club: William Dalrymple

Best of the Spectator

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This chapter explores the significant yet underappreciated contributions of ancient India to mathematics and astronomy, highlighting thinkers like Aryabhata and Brahmagupta. The speakers challenge the Western-centric historical narrative and discuss the broader impact of Indian knowledge on global culture, particularly its transmission to the Arab world and Europe.

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