War in Ancient India c9.s3.38

c9.s3.38

The fort must be garrisoned with all classes. But the artisans ought to be greater in number, since they are required for manufacturing war materials. Smaller in number may be the Brahmans, for their services are required only for propitiating the deities and performing the necessary rites to ensure victory. Otherwise they are not of much value for purposes of warfare. The Śukranītisāra⁵⁹ has the significant statement that to live in a fortress not furnished with food and weapons is to live only in imprisonment.