History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c27.s3.t5.1
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c27.s3.t5.1
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Elephants were allowed to breed in natural habitat and trapped, as is the practice in present day also. In general the elephants with long cheeks, eyes, brows and forehead, swiftest speed and with auspicious marks on the body were considered to be the best. They were classified in four categories (*Table 5*).