The Peninsular PlateauPeninsular PlateauThe Deccan plateau is very rich in minerals and precious stones. The plateau's mineral wealth led many lowland rulers, including those of the Mauryan (4th–2nd century BCE) and Gupta (4th–6th century CE) dynasties, to fight over it. Major minerals found here include coal, iron ore, asbestos, chromite, mica, and kyanite.
› wiki › Deccan_PlateauDeccan Plateau - Wikipedia of India is 'geologically the oldest'. The Peninsular plateau is considered the oldest land mass as it was formed due to the drifting of the Gondwana land.