Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c25.s2.3
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c25.s2.3
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In Hazaribagh district, Bihar, the tin ore is found at Simritari, Pihra, Chappatand and Nurungo. In 1849, tin ore was actually being smelted at Purgo, near Parasnath. (Brown and Dey, 1955: 167) In Ranchi district, the deposits are found at Jonha, Silli and Paharsingh, and in Gayā district at Dhakanahwa and Dhanras. In Karnataka, small cassiterite deposits are reported to be present in the alluvia of the streams flowing from the northern part of the Kapatgod Hills, near Dambal in Dharwar district.