On Yuan Chwang's Travels in India, 629–645 A.D. v2.c22.s10.1

v2.c22.s10.1

Our pilgrim next relates that from the Valabhi country he travelled above 1800 *li* north to the Ku-che-lo country. This, he states, was more than 5000 *li* in circuit, and its capital named Pi-lo-mo-lo was above 30 *li* in circuit. The country was like Surath in its products and the ways of the people. It had a flourishing population in good circumstances, mostly non-Buddhists, only a few believing in Buddhism. There was only one Buddhist, monastery with above 100 Brethren who were adherents of the Hinayānist Sarvāstivādin School. There were some tens of Deva-Temples, and the adherents of the various religions lived pell-mell. The king, who was a Kshatriya by birth, was a young man celebrated for his wisdom and valour, and he was a profound believer in Buddhism, and a patron of exceptional abilities.