Our adbhud bharat (2)

Our Adbhud Bharat (2) 

• Subjects like Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus were originated in India.
• The 'Place Value System' and the 'Decimal System' were developed in India in 100 B.C.
• The World's First Granite Temple is the Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjavur, Tamil Nadu built in 1000 AD during the reign of Rajaraja Chola.
• India is the largest democracy in the world, the 7th  largest Country in the world, and one of the most ancient civilizations.
• The game of Snakes & Ladders, originally called 'Mokshapat' was created by the 13th century poet saint Gyandev.
• India has the largest number of Post Offices in the world.
• Indian Railways is the largest employer in India, employing over a million people.
• Jainism and Buddhism originated in India in 600 B.C. and 500 B.C. respectively.

Source : GOI website