👉 Persian mathematics, also known as Islamic mathematics, is a rich tradition that flourished during the Islamic Golden Age (8th to 14th centuries), heavily influenced by Greek, Indian, and Persian scholars. It encompasses a broad range of mathematical disciplines, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and number theory. Persian mathematicians made significant contributions, such as Al-Khwarizmi's foundational work in algebra (from which "algebra" derives its name), and the introduction of the decimal positional number system with zero, which revolutionized arithmetic. They also advanced trigonometry, developing sine, cosine, and tangent functions, and applied these to astronomy, architecture, and engineering. Persian scholars preserved and expanded upon ancient texts, translating them into Arabic and adding their own insights, which later influenced European mathematics during the Renaissance.
