Historical Geography of Ancient India c6.658

c6.658

*Shorkot*.—This place lies at some distance above the junction of the Jhelum and the Chenab. It is described by Hiuen Tsang to be 5,000 li in circuit. It is a huge mound of ruins. The foundation of the city is attributed to a fabulous Rājā Sor. This place was bounded on the east by the Sutlej, on the north by the province of Tāki, on the south by Multan and on the west by the Indus. The antiquity of the place may be ascertained approximately by the coins which are found in its ruins (*C.A.G.I.*, pp. 233ff.).