History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c37.22
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c37.22
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In the temple of Juggernath at Puri in Orissa, which was built in the 12th century A.D., iron beams of quite large dimensions have been extensively used both in the main and the garden temples. In the latter as many as 239 iron beams have been counted. These range up to 17 feet in length and to 6 by 4 or 5 by 6 inches in cross section.