History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.s2.1

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An account of the art of making pottery and glass has been given above. We now proceed to deal with the achievements of the ancient Indians in metallurgy and working of metals, as illustrated by many ancient and historic monuments still extant in many parts of India, or as recorded in the writings of early travellers from foreign lands, or as can be judged from a consideration of many archæological specimens