The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c28.17
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c28.17
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Roads were constructed by the royal officers, and at intervals of ‘ten stades’ were sign-boards noting turnings and distances⁸. The Greeks make special mention of the ‘royal route’ from the N.W. frontier to Pāṭaliputra⁹. Communications were maintained by couriers, while in the woods roamed trappers and forest-rangers¹⁰.