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architects and the sculptors; that, in short, it was a proper symbol of the munificence and the love of magnificence of Gurjaratrā !
To the temples as a characteristic feature of the city, we have already referred. The mansions of the city are also described by Hemachandra and a typical residence of a rich man is described by Yasahpāla in his Moharājaparājaya (Act III pp. 53-58). In the S: D. K. Hemachandra describes the gardens and the beauties who visited them thus: “Here in gardens lovely with all seasonal flowers shine damsels whose eyebrows are curved like the letter ", etc. (v. 11 ). The third canto of the P. D. K. is devoted to the description of Kumārapāla's garden.
The great extent of the city, H. describes figuratively thus : “Oh people! the knee of Mārutī (Hanuman ) which did not ache while wandering in Lankā would ache if he desired to go from end to end here! (v. 32). +
About the learned men of the city we shall speak in the next section. Here we may refer to the general literary culture of its men and women. We have already referred to the colleges built around Sahasra. linga. Hemachandra tells us 'A tongue – tied student
+In the Moharājaparājaya, Kubera describes Anahillapura from his aerial car to his wife Pätálachandrika. The first thing that attracts his attention is the row of flags on the temple known as Kumāravibára. Next he points to the river Sarasvatī and then to the Lake of Sri Siddharāja. Bakasthala and the pillar of victory are mentioned; the matchless palace of the king and the row of mansions in the market.place are admired. He concludes by saying 'In this glorious city what is not worth seeing ?” p. 67. See also the Vasantavilăsa canto II.
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