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was looting there also. The army of vishvapur attacked to destroy Pallipati. Though the Prince and the Pallipati showed great bravery, the armymen made them prisoner and brought them before the king Samarketu.
Samarketu was sitting on the thronefor punishing the criminals. At that very time Sanudev came there to offer precious gift to the king. On seeing the prince Sen as a prisoner, he was shocked. He fell down unconscious.
King Samarketu arranged for medical treatment of the chief of the Caravan, Sanudev. When Sanudev regained consciousness, the king asked him :
"Why did you become unconscious ?",
"Seeing this prisoner."
"Do you know him ?"asked the king.
"Yes, your Honour !"
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