Historical Geography of Ancient India c8.237

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c8.237

Jivaka-ambavana.—It was nearer Jivaka’s dwelling house than Venuvana (Sumaṅgalavilāsinī, I, 133). Jivaka converted the mango-grove into a vihāra, and made a gift of it to the Buddha and his Order. It was visited by king Ajātaśatru of Magadha. (For further details, vide B. C. Law, Rājagṛha in Ancient Literature, M.A.S.I., No. 58).

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