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Prince Polajanaka was able to expand his influence over the whole frontier territory and assembled a large military might. He reflected: “Of old, I entertained no ill will towards my brother. But now the situation has changed so I’ll act accordingly.” He called up the militia and, surrounded by a host of populace, set off for the city of Mithila. There he established an encampment outside the limit of the metropolis. When the soldiers of Mithila City learnt that Prince Polajanaka had arrived, they came in great numver, to the prince’s headquarters, bringing with them a quantity of military equipment and transport such as elephants. Civilians from the city also came to join.