Hindu numerals and zero

[y.r.rani at mail.utexas.edu]

Mr. Vohra,

Here is what Mr. Kak said:

As to the zero sign my own research suggests that it was
invented around 50 bc - 100 ad. I published a paper
several years ago in MANKIND QUARTERLY detailing all my
arguments. No, I have not heard about the Jain King's story.




Yvette C. Rosser

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