History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c12.9

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It is laid down that the produce of various mines should be turned into articles of use in the respective workshops or factories (*Karmāntas*). The manufacture of articles from metals other then gold and silver was the concern of *lohādhyakṣa*, who was also in charge of their sale. Another officer the *Khanayādhyakṣa*, was in charge of the manufacture of articles from precious stones and their sale.