Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c41.s1.1
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c41.s1.1
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v2.c41.s1.1
Mines were considered to be of supreme importance towards the economic welfare of the society and defence of the nation against external aggression. One of the most crucial statements in the *Arthaśāstra* reads: