Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c9.t11.22
Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c9.t11.22
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The elephants and horses were decorated with ornaments. The elephants are described as fitted with armours and decorated with neck-ornaments made of various gems and jewels and upper garment. The horses also were gaily caparisoned with armour and decorated with small mirrors (thāsaga) on their waists and chowries.¹⁴⁷ Mayūra-gacūlikās are referred to as ornaments of cows.¹⁴⁸