[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D.](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997) › v1.c18.s3.2 # History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c18.s3.2 History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c18.s3.2 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c18.s3.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c18.s3.2) From the historical point of view it may be considered as a land mark (last limit) for using the metals in \*Rajas/Cūrṇa\* (powder) form. In this text Mercury (\*Pārada\*) - [Previous: v1.c18.s3.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c18.s3.1) - [Next: v1.c18.s3.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c18.s3.3) - [Up: v1.c18.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c18.s3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c18.s3.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c18.s3.2) · Pramāṇa