Al-Mansur, Al-Mansûr: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Hindu Mathematics (History)During the reign of the Khalif Al-Mansûr (753-774 A.D.) there came embassies from Sindh to Baghdad, and among them were scholars, who brought along with them several works on mathematics including the Brāhmasphuṭa-siddhānta and the Khaṇḍakhādyaka of Brahmagupta. With the help of those scholars, Al-fazârî, perhaps also Yâkub ibn Târik, translated them into Arabic. Both works were largely used and exercised great influence on Arab mathematics. It was on that occasion that the Arabs first became acquainted with a scientific system of astronomy. It is believed by all writers on the subject that it was at that time that the Hindu numerals were first definitely introduced amongst the Arabs.
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Full-text: Al-fazari, Yakub-ibn-tarik, Syria, Al-khowarizmi, Ghobar, Hindu numeral.
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