Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c20.s4.3
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c20.s4.3
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Among the iron objects recovered were a hoe with a flat underside, upturned butt and pointed end, and fragments of chisels, knives and nails. The major offence weapons were absent. The smiths probably catered mainly for the needs of the agricultural communities. (Hegde, 1973a)