Advanced mathematics were used primarily in the field of Astrology to predict position of planets to determine auspicious time for various Hindu rituals.
In recent times, mathematics is taught formally in schools from primary level up to doctorate degree.
Similarly, Jayasthiti Malla, in 1350 AD standardized Mana and Pathi for volumetric measurement of grains and cereals.
[2] In the Rana Period, Kashi (Banaras) used to be the education hub to learn astrology and mathematics.
The mathematics was based mainly on the text of Baskaracharya's Siddhant Siromani.