Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c19.1838
Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c19.1838
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c19.1838
Sīhala dīva was counted among the non-Āryan countries and was known for its maid-servants. Sīhala is cited as an example of āsndīna dīva which did not overflow by periodical sea-tide like the country of Konkana. It is said that the sea-going merchants halted here in the middle of their journey.⁷⁵¹ Bharata is said to have conquered this country (See Anga). Simhala is identified with Ceylon.⁷⁵²