Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c20.s6.5

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The iron tool types developed in different nuclear zones across the ages make interesting study. The earliest iron objects were hunting tools. Table 12.4 shows the distribution of iron tool types in different nuclear zones of ancient India. The megalithic culture of central India produced less agricultural equipments (like sickle) and more swords, bangles and fish-hooks. Arrowheads and sword blades were produced in all sites. Daggers were the specialities in the northwest and the peninsular south.