History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.s1.17
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.s1.17
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c15.s1.17
In this chapter we proceed to deal with the knowledge of chemistry as involved in various practical arts developed by the ancient Indians during the Ayurvedic Period. These include making of glass and pottery, metallurgy and metal working, dyes, paints and colours, perfumes, cements, etc.