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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: Antonio J Carrasco on 05 January 2018, 10:18:15 AM

Title: Indian weapons: bronze or iron?
Post by: Antonio J Carrasco on 05 January 2018, 10:18:15 AM

Hi

I was wondering if someone could give some idea about what kind of metal used, commonly, Indian warriors at the time of Alexander, if bronze or iron. I am painting a few units to use against my daughter's Macedonians, but can't find the information I am looking for.

Thanks in advance and a (late) Happy New Year

Title: Re: Indian weapons: bronze or iron?
Post by: Diablo Jon on 05 January 2018, 10:35:27 AM

Iron was in use in India by circa 1000BC so I 'd say Iron

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Age_in_India

Title: Re: Indian weapons: bronze or iron?
Post by: FierceKitty on 10 January 2018, 01:11:28 AM

Ancient north Indians were not a low-tech or disorganised people, though they lagged badly in horse-breeding.