Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c44.s4.3

v2.c44.s4.3

It may be noted that both Nāgārjuna and Yavaneśvara belonged to the second half of the second century AD. As a matter of fact, the Sātavāhana King Gautamīputra Sātakarṇi claimed to have come into conflict with the Śakas and Yavanas of Kāṭhiāwār and Mālwā. Thus, the book Yavanajātaka reflects the state of knowledge on minerals and metals prevalent in India during Nāgārjuna’s time.