MAHA PURANAS - INTRODUCTION : 3.
======================================================================= -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10/10/2019 Introduction : 3. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Of the many texts designated 'Puranas' the most important are the Mahapuranas or the major Puranas. These are said to be 18 in number, divided into three groups of six, though they are not always counted in the same way. Agni Purana: 15,400 verses. Contains encyclopedic information. Includes geography of Mithila (Bihar and neighboring states), cultural history, politics, education system, iconography, taxation theories, organization of army, theories on proper causes for war, diplomacy, local laws, building public projects, water distribution methods, trees and plants, medicine, Vastu Shastra (architecture), gemology, g