Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c44.s3.14
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c44.s3.14
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v2.c44.s3.14
Brass has been widely used in India since the pre-Christian era of Taxila. We may also mention the first century BC brass coins of Dhanadeva and Āryavarmā of Ayodhyā, second century AD cast brass casket at Mānikyālaya, numerous fifth/sixth century brass statues of Buddha, seventh century AD unfinished brass vihāra or convent at Nālandā etc. Hiuen-Tsang mentioned widespread use of teou-shih or brass in India.