The Geographical Dictionary of Ancient and Mediaeval India c5.s1.87

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c5.s1.87

Âratta—The Punjab, which is watered by the five rivers (*Mahâbhârata*, Droṇa Parva, chs. 40—45; Karṇa P., ch. 45; Kauṭilya’s *Arthaśâstra*, Pt. ii, ch. 30). It was celebrated for its fine breed of horses. Its Sanskritized form is Arâṣṭra.

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Kauṭilīya Arthaśāstra — Kauṭilya, Sanskrit
Mahābhārata — Vyāsa, Sanskrit