Index:Algebra, with Arithmetic and mensuration, from the Sanscrit.djvu

Title Algebra, with Arithmetic and Mensuration
Author Brahmagupta
Translator Henry Thomas Colebrooke
Year 1817
Publisher John Murray
Location London
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Progress To be proofread
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CONTENTS.


Page.
Dissertation i
NOTES AND ILLUSTRATIONS.
A. Scholiasts of Bháscara xxv
B. Astronomy of Brahmegupta xxviii
C. Brahma-sidd'hánta, Title of his Astronomy xxx
D. Verification of his Text xxxi
E. Chronology of Astronomical Authorities, according to Astronomers of Ujjayaní xxxiii
F. Age of Brahmegupta, from astronomical data xxxv
G. Áryabhat́t́a's Doctrine xxxvii
H. (Reference from p. ix. 1.21.) Scantiness of Additions by later Writers on Algebra xl
I. Age of Áryabhat́t́a xli
K. Writings and Age of Varáha-mihira xlv
L. Introduction and Progress of Algebra among the Italians li
M. Arithmetics of Diophantus lxi
N. Progress and Proficiency of the Arabians in Algebra lxiv
O. Communication of the Hindus with Western Nations on Astrology and Astronomy lxxviii
BHÁSCARA.
ARITHMETIC (Lílávatí.)
Chapter I. Introduction. Axioms. Weights and Measures 1
Chapter II. Sect. I. Invocation. Numeration 4
Sect. II. Eight Operations of Arithmetic: Addition, &c. 5
Sect. III. Fractions 13
Sect. IV. Cipher 19
Chapter III. Miscellaneous.
Sect. I. Inversion 21
Sect. II. Supposition 23
Sect. III. Concurrence 26
Sect. IV. Problem concerning Squares 27
Sect. V. Assimilation 29
Sect. VI. Rule of Proportion 33
Chapter IV. Mixture.
Sect. I. Interest 39
Sect. II. Fractions 42
Sect. III. Purchase and Sale 43
Sect. IV. A Problem 45
Sect. V. Alligation 46
Sect. VI. Permutation and Combination 49
Chapter V. Progression.
Sect. I. Arithmetical 51
Sect. II. Geometrical 55
Chapter VI. Plane Figure 58
Chapter VII. Excavations and Content of Solids 97
Chapter VIII. Stacks 100
Chapter IX. Saw 101
Chapter X. Mound of Grain 103
Chapter XI. Shadow of a Gnomon 106
Chapter XII. Pulverizer (Cut́t́aca) 112
Chapter XIII. Combination 123
ALGEBRA (Víja-gańita.)
Chapter I. Sect. I. Invocation, &c. 129
Sect. II. Algorithm of Negative and Affirmative Quantities 133
Sect. III. Algorithm— — — of Cipher 136
Sect. IV. Algorithm— — — of Unknown Quantity 139
Sect. V. Algorithm— — — of Surds 145
Chapter II. Pulverizer 156
Chapter III. Affected Square. Sect. I. 170
Sect. II. Cyclic Method 175
Sect. III. Miscellaneous 179
Chapter IV. Simple Equation 185
Chapter V. Quadratic, &c. Equations 207
Chapter VI. Multiliteral Equations 227
Chapter VII Varieties of Quadratics 24.5
Chapter VIII. Equation involving a Factum of Unknown Quantities 268
Chapter IX. Conclusion 275
BRAHMEGUPTA.
CHAPTER XII. ARITHMETIC (Gańita.)
Sect. I. Algorithm 277
Sect. II. Mixture 287
Sect. III. Progression 296
Sect. IV. Plane Figure 305
Sect. V. Excavations 312
Sect. VI. Stacks 314
Sect. VII. Saw 315
Sect. VIII. Mounds of Grain 316
Sect. IX. Measure by Shadow 317
Sect. X. Supplement 319
CHAPTER XVIII. ALGEBRA (Cut́t́aca.)
Sect. I. Pulverizer 325
Sect. II. Algorithm 339
Sect. III. Simple Equation 344
Sect. IV. Quadratic Equation 346
Sect. V. Equation of several unknown 348
Sect. VI. Equation involving a factum 361
Sect. VII. Square affected by coefficient 363
Sect. VIII. Problems 373