Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c39.s9.3

v2.c39.s9.3

It is quite understandable therefore, that the collection of minerals and gems in Hastināpura and Atrañjikherā (early periods) could not match with those of Harappa, Kalibangan or later-day Taxilā. What is surprising however, is that the Vedic literature does not record some of the genuine material achievements made during its era, such as the discovery of iron, the impressive repertoire of iron implements at Atrañjikherā, Hastināpura and Kauśāmbī, the technology of glass and pottery such as PGW and NBPW, etc.