Mathematics in India was not invented by a single person but developed through contributions of many great scholars over centuries. Key early contributors include Aryabhata (5th century CE), who pioneered many mathematical concepts and the decimal number system; Brahmagupta (7th century CE), who formalized arithmetic operations with zero and negative numbers; and Bhaskara II (12th century CE), known for advances in algebra and astronomy. Additionally, Madhava of Sangamagrama (14th-15th century CE) and the Kerala School of Astronomy and Mathematics made pioneering contributions, especially in trigonometry and infinite series, predating calculus. Thus, Indian mathematics evolved through the works of these and other scholars rather than being invented by a single individual, developing a rich tradition that influenced global mathematics profoundly.