The Ancient Geography of India. I. The Buddhist Period, including the Campaigns of Alexander, and the Travels of Hwen-Thsang c5.s4.t9.1
The Ancient Geography of India. I. The Buddhist Period, including the Campaigns of Alexander, and the Travels of Hwen-Thsang c5.s4.t9.1
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Amba and Kápi are the names of two ruined mounds, the remains of ancient cities, which are said to have been called after a brother and sister, whose story has already been referred to in my account of Mânikyâla. According to the legend, the family consisted of three brothers, named Sir-kap, Sir-suk, and Amba, and of four sisters, named Kápi, Kalpi, Mundé, and Mándehi, each of whom is said to have founded a city to the south of Shekohpura, and in the immediate vicinity of Ran-si. The ruins of these cities are pointed out at the following places: