Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c19.848
Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c19.848
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Javana was counted among the non-Āryan countries. The maid-servants known as Javanīs were brought from here. Javana is described as a beautiful land and a treasure-house of excellent gems, gold and jewels.²⁹⁸ After crossing the river Sindhu, Bharata is said to have visited this country (see also Aṅga; Adamba; Dīva)