The Ancient Geography of India. I. The Buddhist Period, including the Campaigns of Alexander, and the Travels of Hwen-Thsang c5.s2.t4.1

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The great stupa or Buddhist monument of Mânikyâla, was first made known by the journey of Elphinstone,[*] and has since been explored by Generals Ventura and Court. The name is said to have been derived from Raja Mán, or Mánik,[†] who erected the great stupa. This tradition is probably correct, as I discovered a coin and relic deposit of the Satrap Jihoniya, or Zeionises, the son of Manigal, in a small tope to the east of the village. The old town, which is usually called Mánikpur, or Mániknagar, is the scene of the curious legend of Râsâlu, who expelled the Rákshasas, or Demons, and delivered the people from the tyranny of Sir-kap, the "decapitator," and his brothers.