[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [General history and culture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general) › [A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sewell-1900) › c14.166 # A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c14.166 A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India c14.166 - **Language:** English ### [c14.166](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sewell-1900.c14.166) "Each elephant has a separate compartment, the walls of which are extremely solid, and the roof composed of strong pieces of wood. . . . Opposite the Mint is the house of the Governor, where are stationed twelve thousand soldiers on guard. . . . Behind the Mint is a sort of bazaar, which is more than three hundred ghez in length, and more than twenty in breadth.¹ On two sides are ranged houses and forecourts; in front of them are erected, instead of benches (\*kūrsi\*), several lofty seats constructed of beautiful stones. On the two sides of the avenue formed by the chambers are represented figures of lions, panthers, tigers, and other animals.² Thrones and chairs are placed on the platforms, and the courtesans seat themselves thereon, bedecked in gems and fine raiment." - [Previous: c14.165](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sewell-1900.c14.165) - [Next: c14.167](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sewell-1900.c14.167) - [Up: c14](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sewell-1900.c14) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sewell-1900.c14.166](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sewell-1900.c14.166) · Pramāṇa