The iron pillar that stands intact in Delhi is one of the many marvels of ancient metallurgy. Infact, unlike modern metallurgists, 14 different types of iron were known to metallurgists of the subcontinent. According to Rasa Ratna Samuchchaya (dated to the eighth to twelfth century AD), Iron was classified into three basic categories, which are applicable even today – Continue reading
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