Pānini and Euclid: Reflections on Indian Geometry*

@article{Bronkhorst2001PniniAE,
  title={Pānini and Euclid: Reflections on Indian Geometry*},
  author={Johannes Bronkhorst},
  journal={Journal of Indian Philosophy},
  year={2001},
  volume={29},
  pages={43-80}
}
  • J. Bronkhorst
  • Published 1 April 2001
  • Mathematics
  • Journal of Indian Philosophy
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