Description of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya's Pataliputra and the Dining Habits of then India
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Excerpts from "Everyday Life in Ancient India" by Padmini Sengupta, a book published by Oxford University Press in
A deep moat about 200 yards wide surrounded the outer walls and was filled by water from the river Son. "
The king lived in ‘barbaric splendour’ in his timber built Palace with its glided pillars, being served at his table with golden dishes 6 feet across"
“When Indians or at supper, a table is placed before each person, this being like a tripod...
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