[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Yantras or Mechanical Contrivances in Ancient India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.raghavan-1952) › c2.60 # Yantras or Mechanical Contrivances in Ancient India c2.60 Yantras or Mechanical Contrivances in Ancient India c2.60 - **Language:** English ### [c2.60](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.raghavan-1952.c2.60) \*Pāñcālika\*. Its use is outside the fort walls, in the moat; thrown in the midst of the water, its sharp protruding points prevent the progress of enemies. - [Previous: c2.59](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.raghavan-1952.c2.59) - [Next: c2.61](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.raghavan-1952.c2.61) - [Up: c2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.raghavan-1952.c2) ## Linked texts (1) - [Kauṭilīya Arthaśāstra](https://indike.org/pramana/in.niti.artha.kautilya) — Kauṭilya, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.raghavan-1952.c2.60](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.raghavan-1952.c2.60) · Pramāṇa