Historical Geography of Ancient India c8.213

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c8.213

*Gopikā*.—It is the name of the largest cave in the Nagarjuni hills. It is more than 40 feet long and more than 17 feet wide, both ends being semi-circular. The vaulted roof has a rise of four feet. Immediately over the door-way there is a small panel containing an inscription recording the dedication of the cave to the Ājīvikas by Daśaratha on his accession to the throne. (Law, Geographical Essays, p. 196; R. K. Mookerjee, Aśoka, p. 89).

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