The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c29.86

v1.c29.86

On the roads also banyans were planted, to give shade to cattle and men: mango-gardens were planted: and at each half-koss wells were dug: also rest-houses were made: many watering-stations also were made in this and that place for the comfort of cattle and men. Little indeed is mere comfort: for with various gratifications the people have been gratified both by previous kings and by myself. But, that they might conform with a conformity in piety, for this reason was this done by me.