History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c33.s3.7

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Chariots were another important mode of conveyance. It was probably used by the more effluent people in the kingdom. Chariots of various types are mentioned including the ones made of precious metal. *Vaiyaghra* meant one covered with tiger skins while *Pāṇḍukambalī* were covered with white woollen blankets. *Akṣa* (axle), *yuga* (yoke), *nidha* or *bandhura* (seat) and *kubara* (wooden frame) are the various components of a chariot that can be gleaned from the epic. These were usually drawn by horses. *Brahmaratha* was a special type of chariot used by the Brāhmaṇas of the Epic age.