The Ancient and Medieval Architecture of India: A Study of Indo-Aryan Civilisation c7.41

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¹ *Mangalam* means auspicious, and *puram* a fort. The implication seems to be that the Brahman village was protected by its own virtue, while the lay community defended itself by force of arms.

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