Lilawati: Or A Treatise On Arithmetic And Geometry (1816)

Lilawati: Or A Treatise On Arithmetic And Geometry is a book written by Acharya Bhascara in 1816. The book is a comprehensive guide to arithmetic and geometry, covering a wide range of topics in both fields. The author, Acharya Bhascara, was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century. The book is divided into 13 chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of arithmetic and geometry. The first chapter introduces the basic concepts of arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as fractions, decimals, square roots, and cube roots. The book also includes a section on geometry, which covers topics such as lines, angles, triangles, circles, and polygons. The author provides detailed explanations and examples to help readers understand each concept. One of the unique features of Lilawati is that it includes a number of word problems, which were commonly used in Indian mathematics at the time. These problems are designed to test the reader's understanding of the concepts presented in the book. Overall, Lilawati: Or A Treatise On Arithmetic And Geometry is a valuable resource for anyone interested in mathematics. It provides a comprehensive overview of arithmetic and geometry, and is written in a clear and concise style that is easy to understand.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.