Chemistry and Metallurgy in India

Modern chemistry evolved from alchemy

Modern chemistry evolved from alchemy and iatrochemistry during 1300–1600 C.E. Alchemy began in ancient Egypt and later spread to Europe through Arab

In ancient India

In ancient India, chemistry was known by names such as Rasāyana Śāstra, Rasatantra, Rasakriyā, and Rasavidyā. It covered metallurgy, medicine, cosmeti

The Indus Valley people used baked

The Indus Valley people used baked bricks, gypsum cement, and advanced pottery. Harappan faience was stronger than Egyptian or Mesopotamian faience be

Glass vessels were manufactured by

Glass vessels were manufactured by the sixth century B.C.E. for domestic and utilitarian use. Glass antiquity can be traced to 800–500 B.C.E., and gla

Ancient texts mention dye stuffs such

Ancient texts mention dye stuffs such as turmeric, sunflower, madder, orpiment, cochineal, lac, and kermes. Varāhamihira described wall and roof plast