Lilavati
Bhāskarācārya
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at 250 WPM1h 37m
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Lilavati
Published
1912
Publisher
Braj Bushan Das
Pages
97
Description
“The book is bound to be useful to school-going children, teachers, scholars, historians and those working for the cause of mathematics.” In 1150 AD, Bhaskaracarya (b. 1114 AD), renowned mathematician and astronomer of Vedic tradition composed Lilavati as the first part of his larger work called Siddhanta Siromani, a comprehensive exposition of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mensuration, number theory and related topics. Lilavati has been used as a standard textbook for about 800 years. This lucid, scholarly and literary presentation has been translated into several languages of the world. Bhaskaracarya himself never gave any derivations of his formulae. N.H. Phadke (1902-1973) worked hard to construct proofs of several mathematical methods and formulae given in original Lilavati. The present work is an enlargement of his Marathi work and attempts a thorough mathematical explanation of definitions, formulae, short cuts and methodology as intended by Bhaskara. Stitches are followed by literal translations so that the reader can enjoy and appreciate the beauty of accurate and musical presentation in Lilavati. The book is useful to school going children, sophomores, teachers, scholars, historians and those working for the cause of mathematics. Courtesy: http://www.mlbd.com/BookDecription.aspx?id=1589
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Lilavati?
This edition of Lilavati has approximately 97 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Lilavati?
For most readers, Lilavati typically takes between 2h 1m and 1h 21m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 24,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 37m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 24,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Lilavati?
The estimated word count for Lilavati is approximately 24,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Lilavati?
Lilavati was written by Bhāskarācārya.
When was Lilavati published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1912. The original work may have been published on a different date.