Political History of Ancient India, from the Accession of Parikshit to the Extinction of the Gupta Dynasty c12.s6.18

c12.s6.18

¹ *Aṅg.* III, 57. "The venerable Nârada dwelt near Pâṭaliputta in the Cock's Park. Now at that time Bhaddā, the dear and beloved queen of king Muṇḍa died." The king's grief was intense. The queen's body was placed in an oil vessel made of iron. A treasurer, Piyaka, is also mentioned. (*Gradual sayings*, III. 48).