Ashadha, [333].

Ashokja, [238];
inscriptions of his reign, [334];
his care of the Mango, [351];
serpent-worship at his date, [355];
offers human sacrifice, [362];
builds [84],000 kaitjas in honour of Shâkjamuni, [398].

Ashvapati, [387].

Ashvattha, [328].

Astrology, late introduction of, into India, [374].

Astronomy, first treated as a science in India under Vikramâditja, [247]–8 and [386]. [390];
encouragement of Bhoga to the study, [395].

Asurâs, [335]. [398].

Asvin, [368].

Attok, xi.

Avantî, [390].