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LIFE IN ANCIENT INDIA
It is said that Usabha received his first alms in Hatthinăura.272 Hatthinäpura was frequented by Mahavira, who is said to have ordained king Siva? here (see also Gayaura).
It is identified with an old town in Mawana Tahsil in Meerut. 373
Hatthisisa---a city
Hatthisīsa was a centre of trade and a number of sea-going merchants of this town are mentioned to have started for Kaliyadiva for trade. 274 This town was visited by Mahāvīra, who arrived here from Malaya and proceeded to Tosali 375
Its exact situation is not known
Hemapura-a city
The city was known for the celebration of the festival of Indra.970 Its situation is unknown.
Himavanta-a mountain
It is mentioned as an abode of the sage, Phalähāra 377
Himavanta is mentioned as pabbataraja in Palı literature The Milindapafiha (p. 111) states that five hundred rivers issued forth from the Himavanta. It is the famous range of mountains to the north of India so frequently mentioned in Indian literature. Himavantaküda
It is said that king Pavvaya was ruling at this place. 378 Its exact location is unkoown.
Hindugadesa-India
It is stated that Kālaka acārya proceeded to Parasaküla from Hindugadesa and returned with ninety six kings.279 This country is identified with India,
Ikkhāgabhūmı-a city
Ikkhagabhūmi was another name of Ayodhyå. It was the birthplace of the first Titthayara, 280
371 Ava. Nur. 323. 273 Bhag 11.9, Tha Ti. 8 621. Also Tha. 9.691. 373 GAGI p. 702 314 Naya 17, p. 201. 376 See Supra, p 260. 178 Brh Bhã 4 5153. 277 Ibid, Pi. 786. 378 Uttarā TI 3, p. 57 a. 119 1157, c. 10, p 571 i, Vya, Bhi. 10.5, p. 94. 280 Aie. Nat. 382.
