The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v1.c8.s3.18

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Pravarasena belonged to an orthodox Brāhman family and was a staunch follower of the Vedic religion. He performed a number of Vedic sacrifices. Of these, Agniṣṭoma, Aptoryāma, Ukthya, Shoḍaśin, and Atirātra were the normal varieties of the Soma sacrifice, which was so popular in the Vedic age. Pravarasena must have celebrated these several times through his official priests. He is stated to have performed the famous horse-sacrifice four times; probably he performed it at the end of each of his four memorable campaigns, which finally resulted in his securing the overlordship over the whole of the Deccan.