Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c8.s2.7
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c8.s2.7
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As regards military training, the preliminary steps adopted were to accustom the elephant to girths (कक्षाकर्म) and collars (ग्रैवेयककर्म) and to co-operation with a herd in a common work (यूथकर्म). Then the animal was taught the following movements necessary for war:—