Minerals And Metals In Pre-Modern India
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Minerals And Metals In Pre-Modern India

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Explore the fascinating history of gems, minerals, and metals in pre-modern India (1200 AD onwards). Discover indigenous mining, smelting techniques, and artistry in iron, steel, brass, and zinc. “Minerals and Metals in Pre-Modern India” by Arun Kumar Biswas unveils India’s rich metallurgical heritage, from diamond mining to zinc distillation, and examines the factors that led to its decline. ISBN: 9788124601839

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  • ISBN-13: 9788124601839
  • Publisher: D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd.
  • Binding: Hardback
  • No of Pages: xi; 228
  • ISBN-10: 8124601836
  • Publisher Date: 2001
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 1100 gr

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Weight 0.5 kg

18 reviews for Minerals And Metals In Pre-Modern India

  1. Anjali Agrawal –

    I expected some practicals, but its just history.

  2. Ansh Arora –

    I wish there were some images about metal and mining.

  3. Vennila B –

    The book is comprehensive, but gets bogged down in details at times.

  4. Ansh Gupta –

    Opens your eyes to India’s contributions to metallurgy. A great read.

  5. Anubhav Jain –

    The metal production section is very detailed and interesting to read.

  6. Anmol Pasricha –

    Fascinating subject matter! Biswas brings history to life. Highly recommended.

  7. Harsh Raj –

    I liked the book, but it feels incomplete at the end.

  8. Rajat Bharti –

    I have gifted this book to a friend and they seemed to like it.

  9. Rishi Raj Verma –

    Interesting to learn about mining and smelting. The writing style is a bit dry.

  10. Prateek Jayant –

    It’s an okay book if you are really into metallurgy.

  11. Pankaj –

    A solid, if somewhat academic, exploration of pre-modern Indian metallurgy.

  12. Parjeet Singh –

    The depth of research is amazing. I have learnt so much about it.

  13. Ankit Prakash –

    An extremely thorough examination of the subject! Very Informative

  14. Nitesh Somani –

    Well-researched and insightful. This is a must-read for history buffs.

  15. Rahul Sonowal –

    The writer should make sure the writting is not too difficult to read for everyone.

  16. Advaita Parmar –

    A scholarly work, perhaps too academic for the casual reader. But valuable nonetheless.

  17. Akansha –

    A detailed look at India’s metallurgical past. A bit dense, but informative.

  18. Bishal Kumar Chanda –

    Enjoyed learning about the ancient techniques. Could use more illustrations.

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