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TILAKAMANJARĪ OF DHANAPALA
makes its way, flowing a steady course from east to west. South of the river this plain is much broken hp by hills. It is mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar inscription as one of the frontier states outside the limits of the Gupta empire of which the capital was Prägjyotişapura identified with modern. Gauhati. The ancient kingdom of Kamarûpa generally occupied an area large than that of the modern province and extended westwards to the Karatoya river. Devapara Prasasti of Sena King Vijaya Sena verse 20 refers to a Kamrupa bhūpa (last quarter of 11th century A.D. may be Harsapāla or Dharmapāla)
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Dhanapala has referred to Kamarupa charming with the series of fields of Pundra sugar cane having sprouts grown up. It has the borders of its villages getting crimson with the fields of red rice ripened up. The surfaces underneath the black aloe trees on the precincts of the puddles had bisons sitting thereon ennuied by the heat of the Sun. The wayfarers were kept away from the fields of rice by the clusters of parrots scared away by the clappings of the sylvan maids.
He certainly assumes Prāgjyotișa as the capital of Kamarūpa where the lord of the Prägjyotisa entreated Harivahana with proper ardour and made necessary arrangements for his recreation. The vassals from Uttarapatha brought gifts and accompanied by them Harivahana strolled about in the groves, on the precincts of Lauhitya (Brahmaputra).
Kasmira
It was known to Panini', Patañjall. It is also mentioned in the Yoginitantra (1/3; 2/9; p. 77). The Bṛhatsamhita also mentions it as a country (XIV. 29. P. 122). It lies to the north of Punjab. The capital of this country on the west side was bordered by a great river which was evidently the Vitasta. The soil was fertile and hence cereals and fruits and flowers. could be grown profusely. The medicinal plants were found here. The climate was cold and stern. The people were handsome in appearance. They were fond of learning. There were heretics and believers among them. The Stūpas and Sanghārāmas were also found here., It was included in the Gandhari kingdom.. In Aśoka's time it was included in the Maurya.
1. 1075-1090, 1090-1115 AD Early History of Kamaropa p. 95
2. TM Vol. III pp. 34-35.
3. Panini p. 133.
4. Mahabhasya part-II. P. 433, MLBD, 1967. pp. 188-189. 1. 1. 6 p. 276.
