A History of Agriculture in India v1.c27.s2.20
A History of Agriculture in India v1.c27.s2.20
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v1.c27.s2.20
The Buddha faced many trials. Devadatta, a jealous kinsman, let Fig. 165b. Sacred trees of the Buddhists. 1, Asoka-tree (Saraca asoca; syn. S. indica); 2, Banyan (Ficus benghalensis); 3, Cluster-fig (Ficus glomerata), Bharhut; 4, Lebbeck-tree or siris (Albizia lebbeck), Bharhut; 5, Sal (Shorea robusta), Bharhut; 6, Iron-wool or Nagkesar (Mesua ferrea), Bharhut; 7, Pipal (Ficus religiosa), Sanchi; and 8, Foliage of pipal, Bharhut (After R.V. Sitholey)