An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c42.315

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*Pd II*. This Pd, beginning with the 4th-3rd century B.C., is marked by the introduction of full-fledged iron technology. The black-painted red pottery of the preceding Pd does not occur; the black-and-red ware, however, continues and becomes the predominant pottery. This Pd has been divided into two phases: Phase A (*c.* 4th to 1st century B.C.), and B (*c.* 1st century B.C. to 2nd century A.D.) on the basis of the occurrence of the Red Polished Ware [11.23]. Fragment of an amphora [11.19] has been recovered from the levels of Phase B.