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Mayan
editUser:Infrogmation changed the reference to the independent Mayan innovation of zero from Mayan civilization to Maya numerals, I suppose on the theory that the latter is a more specific reference -- except that zero is only mentioned under Maya numerals as a digit, whereas it is made clear in the "Mathematics" section of Mayan civilization that they knew zero as a number in its own right.
Also, the change makes the parenthetical clause read "...outside the Maya numerals mathematical tradition" which is awkward.
It might be good to discuss Mayan mathematics more thoroughly under Maya numerals or perhaps give Maya mathematics its own article. Until then, though, I think it would be best to change the link back.
Zack 07:48, 5 Nov 2003 (UTC)
Sindh
editRecent insertions into the article claim Brahmagupta's "origins" lie in Sindh, this is simply incorrect and is a mere rehash of Talk:Brahmagupta/Archive 1#Brahmagupta's Multan connection?. The soures stating this either incorrectly assume Bhinmalla to be in Sindh, or with a partial reading of older sources which stated this incorrectly conclude that his 'origins' lie in Sindh. Bhinmalla is of course now clearly known to be in Rajasthan (see also the archived discussion). Gotitbro (talk) 11:58, 5 September 2024 (UTC)
- @Kautilya3: Inviting for comments, as a continutation of that discussion. Gotitbro (talk) 20:02, 5 September 2024 (UTC)
- I see. Yes. The Sindh claim could be another way of stating the Multan claim. I agree with your deletion. -- Kautilya3 (talk) 20:14, 5 September 2024 (UTC)