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A combination of factors led to increase in agricultural production- These were Introduction of Iron Technology: Iron came into use in India in about 1000 BCE. It was increasingly used after 500 BCE. The use of iron was of vital importance for the expansion of agriculture. Iron axes were used in clearing thick forests and iron-tipped ploughshares ploughed the land better. Better Irrigation: This was essential for better productivity. The kings funded the canals, wells, tanks and artificial lakes. This was also done with the help iron tools. Better Agricultural Techniques: Farmers began to use the method of transplantation in which the seeds were first sown and once the saplings started to grow, they were transplanted into the field.
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