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History of iron technology in India

By: Series: Infinity foundation seriesPublication details: Rupa & Co., New Delhi 2008; Infinity Foundation Princeton, New Jersey 2008Description: xxxii, 243 pISBN:
  • 9788129111852
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 669.1410954 T7H4
Summary: This book presents a comprehensive history of Iron Technology in India. It covers the long span of Indian history stretching over roughly three and a half millennia from the first half of the second millennium BCE to pre-modern times. One can trace the development of iron technology from the humble beginnings in a chalcolithic milieu followed by the technological evolution reaching the peaks of iron technology of the colossal structures of the Delhi Iron Pillar weighing several tons by early centuries of the Christian Era.
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Contributions to History of Indian Science and Technology

Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-235) and index.

This book presents a comprehensive history of Iron Technology in India. It covers the long span of Indian history stretching over roughly three and a half millennia from the first half of the second millennium BCE to pre-modern times. One can trace the development of iron technology from the humble beginnings in a chalcolithic milieu followed by the technological evolution reaching the peaks of iron technology of the colossal structures of the Delhi Iron Pillar weighing several tons by early centuries of the Christian Era.

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