The idea of zero as a number was developed in India more than 1,500 years ago.
The idea of zero as a number was developed in India more than 1,500 years ago. The mathematician Brahmagupta wrote rules for using zero in calculations around the year 628. Before zero, it was hard to write large numbers. Today, computers use zeroes and ones to work. Without this small round number, our maths, science and phones would not exist!
Reported by Kiara, Class 7, Silver Oak School, Thiruvananthapuram (young reporter).