The Ancient Geography of India. I. The Buddhist Period, including the Campaigns of Alexander, and the Travels of Hwen-Thsang c8.s2.14

c8.s2.14

The capital itself was named *Pa-lai*,* which is said to mean "qui s'appuie sur une éminence." Now the citadel of *Chánda* is called " *Bála kila*," or the "High Fort," which, though a Persian appellation given by the Muhammadans, was very probably suggested by the original appellation of *Palai*.†