War in Ancient India c7.s3.6

c7.s3.6

formed part of the army on the march is again attested by another reference to them in the next chapter. They had with them the necessary medicines and other equipment. In describing the camp of the Pāṇḍavas we are told that skilled and experienced workmen were found in great numbers in the army and that these were given regular salaries. In it were seen all kinds of weapons, besides plenty of water, food and fodder, chaff and fire. Other articles were honey, clarified butter, and pounded lac.¹⁰⁵