An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s18.55
An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s18.55
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The metallurgists depended on local iron ores and other necessary ingredients, fuel, etc. Iron was smelted, forged and case-hardened for specific tools such as hoes. Some copper, bronze and silver seem to have been imported and smelted and cast for coins and images. Potin and lead also were similarly used.