With permissions from the guru, the demonstrations began.
Every form of arms handling was
displayed – archery, mace, sword, spear, simiter – what not. The archers kept
shooting down targets repeatedly to the loud cheering of the sea of people assembled. Stationary
targets were replaced by those in motion – but, that did not make much of a
difference. While sometimes duels were fought, at other times a prince would
singularly defend himself against large groups. So sublime was their expertise,
it seemed the eagerness of the spectator had succumbed to their awe.
Many gave fascinating display of
driving chariots – they drove these at such speed and with such control that
left spectators speechless. Some of the princes showed great skill in riding
horses and elephants. The spectators were ecstatic seeing such wonderful feats.
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