Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c27.s1.t3.3
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c27.s1.t3.3
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v1.c27.s1.t3.3
The Hindus excell in the manufacture of iron, and in the preparation of those ingredients along with which it is fused to obtain that kind of soft iron which is usually called Indian steel (Hindiah). They also have workshops wherein are forged the most famous sabres in the world . . . It is impossible to find anything to surpass the edge that you get from Indian steel. (quoted by Bronson, 1986: 20)