[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.c3.1 # History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c3.1 History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c3.1 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c3.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c3.1) There is ample testimony for the emergence and evolution of several advanced large human settlements from about 2500 BC in the Indian sub continent from a variety of artifacts testifying to creativity and skills in areas of agriculture, water management, animal husbandry, construction, tool making, textiles, fired clay pottery, carved stoneware, smelting for metals, alloys and shaped materials for transport, weapons as well as jewellery, decorative objects, toys and instruments for music & games. Natural materials, living renewable resources as well as minerals have been processed to evolve colours, pigments, preservatives, flavours, perfumes adhesives, lubricants, protective coatings and medicinal preparations. - [Previous: v1.c2.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c2.8) - [Next: v1.c3.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c3.2) - [Up: v1.c3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c3.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.bag-1997.v1.c3.1) · Pramāṇa