Arthashastra — Adhyakshaprachara, Sutra 28
Devanagari script
चत्वारो हस्तिपरिघाः ॥ कZ_०२.३.२८ ॥
Transliteration
catvāro hastiparighāḥ
Translation
（应设置）四根“象闩”（hastiparigha）——用于在城门处抵御战象冲撞的沉重栅梁。
Word by Word
चत्वारःfour
चत्वारः:
TypeNumeral (Adjective)
Rootचतुर्
Formप्रथमा-बहुवचनम्, पुंलिङ्गम् (विशेषणम्)
हस्ति-परिघाःelephant-bars; bars for stopping/controlling elephants
हस्ति-परिघाः:
TypeNoun
Rootपरिघ
Formप्रथमा-बहुवचनम्, पुंलिङ्गम्; समासः—हस्ति + परिघ
Entities Mentioned
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hastiparigha (elephant-bar)FAQs
Elephant-led battering and pushing at gates; multiple beams add layered resistance and delay breach.