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Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c19.633

Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c19.633

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c19.633

It is said that Dīva was situated to the south of Suraṭṭha207a It is quoted as an example of *jalapattana* where goods were carried by boats.²⁰⁸ Dīva and Jona are mentioned as countries known for the cemetery (*matagalera*)²⁰⁹ Dīva was also known for its coin known as *Sābhavaka*.²¹⁰