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Which characteristics of Menander’s capital Shakala (or Sagala) are described in Milindapanha ? |
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Answer» Milinda Panha is an important Buddhist text written in Pali language. This is the main source of information about Menander, an Indo – Greek ruler. Following characteristics of Shakala are described in Milindapanha: 1. Shakala was a very big trading centre. 2. Hillocks, gardens, lakes, ponds, rivers and forests of this place increased the natural beauty of Shakala. 3. Water resources were good here. 4. Security of the city was good. There were high walls, unique gates etc. In the middle of the city, there was a huge palace made of while walls. It was fortified by a deep ditch. 5. Streets, crossings and markets were systematic. 6. There were several types of grand buildings which were high like the peaks of the Himalaya. 7. Here roads are crowded with elephants, horses, vehicles, pedestrians, and with all types of people–brahmins, feudals, architects, servants etc. 8. There were shops of Banarasi silk and other types of clothes. |
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