Maurya: chiefs, later (500), [15]; ruling dynasty of the Konkan, [107]; kingdom identified with Mauryas of Chitor, [109]; of Chitor, [465]; empire (b.c. 180), [535].

Mayúra: peacock, symbol of the Guptás, [135].

Mayuradhvaja: [135].

Mayurkhandi: see Morkhand.

McCrindle: Mr., [538], [541].

Meda: see Meva.

Medani Rái: commander-in-chief of Mehmud II. of Málwa (1512–1530), suppresses the revolt of Muháfiz Khán; defeats the combination of Muzáffar II. of Gujarát and Sikandar Sháh of Dehli; attempts of Mehmud II. of Málwa for the assassination of; expulsion of, with terrible slaughter by joint forces of Mehmud II. and Sultán Muzáffar of Gujarát; supported by Rána Sanga of Chitor, [366–367].

Medhs: [140]; Bawárij pirates, [517]. See Mehrs.

Meds: [140]; Mánds, [508], [511]. See Mers.

Medus Hydaspes: Virgil’s phrase for the Jhelum, [144].