History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c29.s2.t1.7
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c29.s2.t1.7
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*Rajgir :* On the top of the Vaibhara hill at Rajgir, there is a remarkable stone structure locally known as *masān* (watch tower) called *Jarāsandha-kī-Baithak*, a monument noticed by Huien-Tsang. It is usually identified as the residence of Pippala and Mahākṣapa of Buddhist tradition: this monument is the earliest structure of stone in India. These are watch towers - providing shelter for the guards. It is in the form of a large rectangular platform 85 ft.x81 ft at the base and 22 to 28 feet high.