Knowledge Traditions and Practices of India Part I – Chemistry and Metallurgy in India (Chapter 8)

An in-depth study of ancient Indian chemistry and metallurgy, tracing the evolution from alchemy to modern chemistry, archaeological evidences of glass making, paints, dyes, perfumes, metal extraction and processing techniques, advanced metallurgical skills including iron and zinc production, and the decline during colonial period, as covered in Chapter 8 of the NCERT Class XI textbook.

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