ABSTRACT
This country 1 is about 7000 li in circuit, the capital, which is called Ho-si-na (Ghazna), is about 30 li round. There is another capital, Ho-sa-la, 2 which is about 30 li round. Both of them are naturally strong and also fortified 3 Mountains and valleys succeed each other, with plains intervening, fit for cultivation. The land is sown and reaped in due season. Winter wheat is grown in great abundance; shrubs and trees grow in rich variety, and there are flowers and fruits in abundance. The soil is favourable for the yo-kin plant (turmeric) and for the hing-kiu; 4 this last grows in the valley Lo-ma-in-tu. 5 8
