The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c19.s9.284
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c19.s9.284
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There were no bridges over the rivers of India. The *setu* or causeway of Buddhist metaphor¹⁵ is a raised dyke built over shoal water¹⁶. Only fording-places and ferries for crossing rivers are mentioned in Buddhist literature¹⁷, and cart-ferries in Manu¹⁸.