History of Kanauj to the Moslem Conquest c11.65
History of Kanauj to the Moslem Conquest c11.65
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c11.65
XI. The next important kingdom noticed by Yuan Chwang was *She-lan-ta-lo* or Jalandhara. We are told of a former king of this country, who learning Buddhism from an *arhat*, became a zealous believer. Thereupon the king of "Mid India," appreciating his sincere faith gave him sole control of matters relating to Buddhism in all India. He also travelled throughout India, and erected topes or monasteries at all sacred places.¹ The king of "Mid India" may or may not be identified with Harṣa, but it is certain that the latter did exercise some measure of influence over this kingdom, as we learn from the *Life*² that he charged the king of Jalandhara (named Wu-ti = Wuddhi or Buddhi)³ to escort the pilgrim in safety to the frontiers.