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________________ 358 AN EARLY HISTORY OF ORISSA fertile and was not lacking in eatables in any way in those early days. It may be expected of Khāravela that being a scrupulous Jaina lay-follower, he must have strictly observed vegetarian practice. His people too in great majority must have followed the example of their ruler. Precious Stones etc. Similarly, as to the precious stones and the rest, we read in the Hāthigumphā record that Klāravela received abundant supplies of jewels, rubies, pearls and various kinds of apparels as tribute from the then-reigning king of Pāņdya (line 13), whose kingdom was noted for these products. The Vidyādhara-abode was, apparently, another territory wherefrom the precious stones and metals were collected for filling the royal store-bouse with treasures of value (line 5). Other kings toó, on whom Khāravela obtained victory, must have presented him great treasures. Forest Wealth The country of Kalinga, having a greater tract of hills covered by forests, has various advantages added to its economic condition. Kautilya's scheme contemplates different kinds of forests to be cultivated for their economic uses. Plantations of forests producing timber, bamboos, bark, fibres, roping material, leaves for writing, medicinal herbs, roots, fruits and flowers have been recommended. Forests were also grown for the breeding of elephants, so necessary for economic and military purposes. The forests also yielded other valuable animal.products such as hides, skins, sinews, bones, teeth, horns, hoofs and tails of various animals to be used for different purposes. 1. Arthaśāstra II, 2. Jain Education International For Personal & Private Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
SR No.006922
Book TitleEarly History of Orissa
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorAmarchand Mittal
PublisherJain Cultural Research Society
Publication Year1957
Total Pages506
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English
File Size9 MB
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