History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c37.35
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c37.35
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c37.35
There is a big iron gun at Murshidabad, named *Jahan-kosha* (conqueror of the world). It has a length of 17 ft 6 in. and a circumference of 5 ft. 3 in. (Fig. 36). From the inscription on the brass plate on its body, it is ascertained that the gun was constructed in 1637 during the reign of Emperor Shajahan.