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In the battle that ensued, Prince Polajanaka’ s soldiers made mince meat of Aritthajanaka’ s and killed him. When the people learnt about the King’s demise, there was a great turmoil all through the city. As soon as the Queen knew that her royal consort was no more, she hurried to collect different valuables, such as gold, in a basket which she covered with old rags and put some rice on top. She donned old tainted clothes to disguise herself and, putting the basket on her head, she left the city immediately. Although it was broad daylight, nobody recognized her. The Queen went through the Northern Gate. She did not know where to proceed next because she had never been out anywhere. So she went to a rest-house and inquired if there was anyone heading for the city of Kalachampaka, which she only had heard about.