By: Kirti Sharma | Date: June 2, 2025 | Jagranjosh.com
Have you ever carefully noticed the digits we use every day – 1, 2, 3, and so on? Have you asked yourself where they came from? Most people think, since we refer to them as “Arabic numerals,” that they were developed in the Arab world. This is a popular myth! According to Britannica, the history and origin of these figures is more fascinating and worldwide than their name suggests. The fact is, the history of these symbols crosses continents, cultures, and centuries.
