Manindra Nath Banerji

A Note on Iron in the Rigvedic Age

By Manindra Nath Banerji

The article examines evidence for iron and steel use in the Rigvedic period. It highlights references to sharp weapons like the *asī* (sword/knife) and *kṣurpa* (razor) in Rigvedic hymns, emphasizing…

A Note on Haritah Ayasah

By Manindra Nath Banerji

The commentary of Skandasvamin offers a fresh interpretation of the term "haritah ayasah" in the Rigveda, particularly in verses like Rk X.95.3,4,8 and X.96.3,4, where Indra's Vajra and person are…

Iron and Steel in the Ṛgvedic Age

By Manindra Nath Banerji

On Metals and Metallurgy in Ancient India

By Manindra Nath Banerji

This paper examines references to metals and metalworking in ancient India and traces the development of metallurgical techniques. It begins with the Rigvedic term ‘ayas’, which denotes metal and may…

On Metals and Metallurgy in Ancient India

By Manindra Nath Banerji

The discussion on metals and metallurgy in ancient India, particularly in the *Rg-Veda*, centers on debates about the knowledge and use of iron. Some scholars, like Blackmann and Oppert, argued that…