A History of Agriculture in India v1.c3.5

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Man learned to control and use fire. He fabricated stone tools for hunting wild animals and skinning them. He domesticated the dog, who became his help-mate in hunting, as well as sheep, goat, pigs and cattle. He learnt to cultivate crops. He invented the wooden plough and learnt the art of ploughing and irrigation. He domesticated the horse, and with its aid acquired command over vast areas. He discovered the secret of smelting iron ore, invented the iron axe and plough-share, and with their aid cut the jungles and conquered hard soil.