Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c43.s3.t4.9
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c43.s3.t4.9
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*Marakata* or emerald became popular in India only after Kauṭilya’s era. Buddhist monks and nuns were asked not to use shoes ornamented with, and bowls set with *vaidūrya*: