Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c19.2375
Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c19.2375
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c19.2375
The Cilāyas were also known by the name of Āvāda. They resided in the north and possessed of a large number of mansions, conches, seats, vehicles, slaves, cattle and much gold and silver. They were rich, arrogant, powerful and fiery and proficient in the art of fighting. They are said to have fought with Bharata and defeated his forces.¹¹