History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c37.s1.11
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c37.s1.11
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c37.s1.11
Among the varieties of fireworks, still in use in India mention may be made of the cracker in different forms, known as *gola, patka, vengagvedi, koroo, adirvedi*, etc. Chinese fire-mixture, used in India and burnt in earthenware pots, is known as *tubri*. Other fireworks used in India are *anar, phuljhuri, burusu, chandrajyoti* or *mehtab* Rockets are known as *hawai* or *abusavanam* and called *bana* in the Sanskrit works.