[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [Town Planning in Ancient India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925) › c10.s2.16 # Town Planning in Ancient India c10.s2.16 Town Planning in Ancient India c10.s2.16 - **Language:** English ### [c10.s2.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c10.s2.16) “ Either to the north or the east, a burial or cremation ground shall be situated; but that of the people of the highest caste shall be to the south of the city. Heretics and caṇḍālas shall live beyond the burial grounds. Families of workmen may in any other way be provided with sites befitting their occupation and field work. - [Previous: c10.s2.15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c10.s2.15) - [Next: c10.s2.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c10.s2.17) - [Up: c10.s2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c10.s2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c10.s2.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c10.s2.16) · Pramāṇa