History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c24.s6.34
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c24.s6.34
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The testimony of Megasthenes about the control of river irrigation and the sluices is corroborated by the *Arthaśāstra* (III. 9.27-31, 38). It provides for ensuring that the water of the tank is let out only at its sluice-gate and not at any other place, the flow of water from the sluice-gate is not obstructed, and the natural flow of water from a higher to a lower tank is not stopped.
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- Kauṭilīya Arthaśāstra — Kauṭilya, Sanskrit