[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Minerals and Metals in Ancient India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996) › v2.c41.1 # Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c41.1 Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c41.1 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c41.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c41.1) Kauṭilīya Arthaśāstra is a store-house of information regarding minerals and metals in ancient India of the pre-Christian era. Before we discuss the technical details in this post-Pāṇini document, the controversy surrounding its authorship and date should be briefly mentioned. - [Previous: v2.c40.s5.11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c40.s5.11) - [Next: v2.c41.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c41.2) - [Up: v2.c41](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c41) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c41.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c41.1) · Pramāṇa