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Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c7.s3.t6.1

Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c7.s3.t6.1

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c7.s3.t6.1

As regards the distances to be traversed by draught horses, the rule was that they should run six, nine, and twelve yojanas¹ according to their quality. Five, eight, and ten yojanas were the maximum limits of distance for riding horses.