Public Administration in Ancient India c18.73

c18.73

“ The array in which chariots form the front, elephants the wings, and horses the rear is called ariṣṭa (desirable); that in which infantry, cavalry, chariots, and elephants stand one behind the other is called acala (immovable); that in which elephants, horses, chariots, and infantry stand in order, one behind the other, is known as apratihata (irresistible).” ¹