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111-114. By the end of the chain (*hārā*) should be the balcony made of one or two parts, the portion above the platform (*mañcha*) should be covered, and there should be also the entablature; and for ascending the staircases should be constructed from the middle of the base of the buildings with such parts (measurement) as would make them beautiful.