Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c10.28

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In the same book, chapter 81, Indrajit, the son of Ravana, had an image made of Sîtâ, and, bringing it on his chariot in front of the contending armies, cut it down with his sword. The trick was so successful that even the astute Hanuman, Râma’s faithful ally, was deceived, and brought to Râma the sad news of Sîtâ’s death.