A History of Agriculture in India v1.c26.s7.2

v1.c26.s7.2

The plough (*langala*) was used extensively, drawn by oxen in teams of six, eight or even twelve, and repeated ploughing was resorted to with a view to enabling the soil to acquire the desired tilth. The ploughland was called *urvara* or *kshetra*. Cowdung (*sakrt*) was used as manure and the dried cowdung (*karisha*) was found to be better. The *Kathaka Samhita* describes a process of cultivation as well as of harvesting, using the plough and sickle respectively.