Development of Philosophy, Science and Technology in India and Neighbouring Civilizations: Part 1: History of Indian Science, Technology and Culture ... of Indian Science, Philosophy & Culture)

This volume brings together some of today's leading scholars from a range of different disciplines to explore the development of Indian scientific, technological and cultural thinking between the 10th and 18th centuries. The diverse topics include: food, agriculture, mathematics, astronomy, Bhakti and Sufi movements, and the spread of translation from Persian and Arabic thinkers throughout the country.