The Gaṇitatilaka and its Commentary: Two Medieval Sanskrit Mathematical Texts

by Alessandra Petrocchi

Book Overview

The Gaṇitatilaka and its Commentary: Two Medieval Sanskrit Mathematical Texts

presents the first English annotated translation and analysis of the Gaṇitatilaka by Śrīpati and its Sanskrit commentary by the Jaina monk Siṃhatilakasūri (13th century CE). Siṃhatilakasūri's commentary upon the Gaṇitatilaka is a key text for the study of Sanskrit mathematical jargon and a precious...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138496219
• ISBN13: 9781138496217
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"