[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Minerals and Metals in Ancient India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996) › v2.c48.48 # Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c48.48 Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v2.c48.48 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c48.48](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c48.48) \*Niṣka\* : Gold ornamental pieces to decorate neck (2.33.10). May also mean gold coins (1.126.2, 4.37.4, 5.27.2), alludes to goldsmith (8.47.15). - [Previous: v2.c48.47](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c48.47) - [Next: v2.c48.49](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c48.49) - [Up: v2.c48](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c48) ## Cites (1) - [Ṛgvedasaṃhitā](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.samhita.rg.1.126.2) — Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c48.48](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.biswas-1996.v2.c48.48) · Pramāṇa