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# Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c4.2

Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c4.2

- **Language:** English

### [v1.c4.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v1.c4.2)

1. Introduction 1  
2. Minerals and Metals in the Pre-Harappan India 5  
3. The Story of Material Splendour in Mohenjo-Daro 31  
4. Minerals and Metals in Harappa 79  
5. Bead and Seal Technology at Chanhu-Daro 93  
6. Harappan Industrial Port at Lothal 107  
7. Chalcolithic Ahar 127  
8. Chalcolithic Cultures in the Peninsular India (2000-900 BC) 135  
9. Chalcolithic Culture in the Eastern India 163  
10. Copper in Ancient India 177  
11. Iron, PGW and Urbanisation at Atrañjikhera 193  
12. Iron in Ancient India 209  
13. Minerals and Metals in the Mahābhārata Epic Sites of Hastināpura and Ahicchatra 249 through Centuries 255

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