[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Vedic Index of Names and Subjects](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912) › v1.c3.716 # Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.716 Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.716 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c3.716](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.716) Mares were preferred for drawing chariots because of their swiftness and sureness.⁶ They were also used for drawing carts, but were not ordinarily so employed.⁷ No mention is made of riding in battle, but for other purposes it was not unknown.⁸ - [Previous: v1.c3.715](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.715) - [Next: v1.c3.717](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.717) - [Up: v1.c3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.716](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v1.c3.716) · Pramāṇa