Discuss in a short paragraph ‘Iron Tools and Agriculture’. - Vidyadip

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Discuss in a short paragraph ‘Iron Tools and Agriculture’.

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We generally take the use of iron for granted today. In fact different types of things made of iron (as well as steel) are a part of our daily lives.
The use of iron began in Indian subcontinent around 3000 years ago.
Some of the largest collections of iron tools and weapons were found in the megalithic burials.
There is evidence for the growing use of iron tools. These included axes for clearing the land and the ploughshare was useful for increasing agricultural production.

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