A History of Agriculture in India v1.c28.s2.3
A History of Agriculture in India v1.c28.s2.3
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v1.c28.s2.3
The palace was built of wood, exquisitely carved; the pillars were plated with gold and silver, ornamented with designs of vines and birds. The king lived in great state. "In the Indian royal palace", we are told, "there are wonders with which neither Memnonian Susa in all its glory, nor the magnificence of Ecbatana can hope to vie."³