Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c8.s1.8
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c8.s1.8
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c8.s1.8
An elephant of 16 feet in height, and in rut, was given the same amount of food as one of 14 feet, and the rest when in rut were given food according to their size. A young elephant captured for sports (शिक्ष) was fed on milk and meadow-grass.