Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c27.s2.1

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Ever since 1200 BC (vide Komaranhalli evidence), India developed the lamination technique for forge-welding thin carburized sheets. This practice continued for centuries. Gautama Buddha mentioned about corroded iron undergoing further corrosion (Dhammapada, Malavagga, 240) and took his last meal from Chunda, an iron-smith. Pāṇini referred to ayoghana, a forge-hammer in his Aṣṭādhyāyī (3.3.82). Kautilya’s writing showed his familiarity with the art of forge-welding;