Indian Epigraphical Glossary c6.526

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aśvamedha (CII 3, 4), a sacrificial ceremony centering in a horse, generally performed by independent monarchs. Kings celebrating the sacrifice sometimes assumed suitable titles (cf. Aśvamedha-parākrama and Aśvamedha-Mahendra claimed respectively by Samudragupta and Kumāragupta I on their coins). Some kings performed two, four or more horse-sacrifices. For a list of the performers of aśvamedha known form epigraphic and numismatic records, see Sundaram Pillai Com. Vol., pp. 93 ff.