Kambojas In Indian Literature
The Kamboja peoples are referenced in numerous ancient Sanskrit and Pali texts including Sama Veda, Atharvaveda, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas, Kautiliya's Arthashastra, Yasaka's Nirukata, Buddhist Jatakas, Jaina Canons, ancient grammar books and plays etc. etc.
A few illustrative examples are presented as follows:
Read more about Kambojas In Indian Literature: Kambojas of Pāṇini's Ashtadhyai, Kambojas of Yasaka's Nirukuta, Mahabharata Traditions, Puranic Literature, Kautiliya's Arthashastra, Buddhist Literature, Jaina Traditions, Kambojas in Atri-Smriti, Kambojas in Manusmriti, Valmiki Ramayana, Raghuvamsa of Kalidasa, The Brhat Samhita of Varahamihira, Rajatarangini of Kalhana, Parama Kamboja, Etymology of Parama-Kamboja, Parama Kamboja Connections With Rishikas/Tukharas/Yue-chis?, Epilogue
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