History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c33.s7.7
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c33.s7.7
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He further alludes to the river transport as the third waterway - the first two being i) along the coast, ii) midway along the ocean. Kauṭilya criticized a river fort as he felt it could be crossed. This fear probably stemmed from Alexander’s invasion and the defeat of Porus, through the former’s powerful “bridges of boats” with which he crossed rivers.