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Manasara Series (I. A Dictionary of Hindu Architecture; II. Indian Architecture according to Manasara-Shilpashastra; III. Manasara on Architecture and Sculpture: Sanskrit Text; IV. Architecture of Manasara: Translation; V. Architecture of Manasara: Illustrations; VI. Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad; VII. An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture) v4.c30.s8.122

Mānasāra Series (I. A Dictionary of Hindu Architecture; II. Indian Architecture according to Mānasāra-Śilpaśāstra; III. Mānasāra on Architecture and Sculpture: Sanskrit Text; IV. Architecture of Mānasāra: Translation; V. Architecture of Mānasāra: Illustrations; VI. Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad; VII. An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture) v4.c30.s8.122

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132–136. All the chariots suitable for fighting should be furnished with three wheels; all those meant for mock-fighting or ordinary ride (?flying)¹ should be furnished with four wheels; those meant for daily use (lit., ordinary festivals) should be furnished with five wheels; and all the chariots meant for special use (lit., great festivals) are known to possess six, seven, eight, nine, or ten wheels in order (of the size).