Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c45.1

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THE ancient or Hindu period in Indian history is supposed to have ended around twelfth century AD with the onset of Muslim influence in the sub-continent. However, the writing of Sanskrit texts continued even after this date. An early fourteenth century compilation — *Rasaratnasamuccaya* (hereafter abbreviated as *RRS*) — would be the terminal point in our discussion, even though some more iatro-chemical texts appeared after *RRS*. (Ray, 1956:158-207)