Invention of Zero: A Revolutionary Concept
Zero, invented in ancient India by Aryabhata and Brahmagupta, revolutionized mathematics, enabling the place-value system and complex calculations.
The concept of zero was invented in ancient India, with significant contributions by the mathematician Aryabhata in the 5th century CE and later formalized by Brahmagupta in the 7th century CE. Brahmagupta defined the rules for using zero in mathematical operations, such as addition and subtraction, laying the foundation for its application in algebra. This invention revolutionized mathematics by enabling a place-value system, making complex calculations possible.