Minerals and metals in pre-modern India / Arun Kumar Biswas.

  • Biswas, Arun Kumar, 1934-
Date:
2001
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Also known as

Minerals and metals in ancient India.

Publication/Creation

New Delhi : D.K. Printworld, 2001.

Physical description

viii, 228 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm

Notes

"... may be considered to be the third volume in the series or as a sequel to the earlier two volumes ..."
Earlier volumes published under title: Minerals and metals in ancient India, 1996.
Includes index.

Bibliographic information

Bibliography p.[221]-224.

Contents

Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Gem-minerals in pre-modern India -- 3. Non-gem minerals in pre-modern India -- 4. Iron and steel in pre-modern India-a critical review -- 5. Brass and zinc in pre-modern India -- 6. Bidri and other art works in pre-modern India -- 7. Concluding remarks -- Plates -- Bibliography -- Index.

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  • 8124601836