The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c21.62

v1.c21.62

I will now explain the duties of a king. He shall build a town (*pur*), and a dwelling (*veçma*), each with a door facing south. The dwelling (Bühler, 'palace') is within the *pur*, and to the east of the dwelling shall be a hall called the 'invitation' (guest) place. South of the *pur* shall be an assembly-house (*sabhā*),