[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Minerals and Metals in Ancient India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996) › v1.c19.s6.t8.2 # Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c19.s6.t8.2 Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c19.s6.t8.2 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c19.s6.t8.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v1.c19.s6.t8.2) The excavations at Atrañjikhera have contributed towards partial bridging of the knowledge-gap between the Harappan (ending 2000 BC) and the historical era (starting around 600 BC) in India. We find here gradual transition from the OCP culture (around 1600 BC) through B&RW and PGW era to the flourishing NBPW culture (ending up to 50 BC). There are interruptions due to flood but never any violent instrusion of an alien culture. - [Previous: v1.c19.s6.t8.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v1.c19.s6.t8.1) - [Next: v1.c19.s6.t8.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v1.c19.s6.t8.3) - [Up: v1.c19.s6.t8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v1.c19.s6.t8) ## Linked texts (1) - [Atranjikhera](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.atranjikhera) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v1.c19.s6.t8.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v1.c19.s6.t8.2) · Pramāṇa