1. Iron Age in IndiaIron Age in India
beginsbegins
• 1800 BC1800 BC
• The early period of the age is characterized by theThe early period of the age is characterized by the
widespread use of iron or steelwidespread use of iron or steel
• The adoption of such material coincided with otherThe adoption of such material coincided with other
changes in society, including differing agriculturalchanges in society, including differing agricultural
practices, religious beliefs and artistic stylespractices, religious beliefs and artistic styles
• The Iron Age as an archaeological term indicates theThe Iron Age as an archaeological term indicates the
condition as to civilization and culture of a people usingcondition as to civilization and culture of a people using
iron as the material for their cutting tools and weapons.iron as the material for their cutting tools and weapons.