The Early History of India, from 600 B.C. to the Muhammadan Conquest, including the Invasion of Alexander the Great c31.s2.6

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It is impossible to say exactly what happened between the time of Asoka and that of Samudragupta. The local annals, which exist in abundance, do not bear strict criticism, and give little information of value. The ruling dynasty during the sixth and the early part of the seventh century was a Lichchhavi family, but its exact connexion with the Lichchhavis of Vaisāli is not ascertainable. The Nepālese Lichchhavis are described by Hiuen Tsang as being eminent scholars and believing Buddhists, ranking as Kshatriyas.²