The number system was invented by India. Aryabhatta was
the scientist who invented the digit zero. Sanskrit is
considered as the mother of all higher languages. This is because
it is the most precise, and therefore suitable language for
computer software. ( a report in Forbes magazine, July 1987
). Chess was invented in India. Algebra, Trigonometry
and Calculus are studies which originated in India. The' place
value system' and the 'decimal system' were developed in 100
BC in India.
