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to Rama Nala, one of the heroes of the monkey army, was an engineer. He now began to construct a bridge across the sea with the help of thousands of monkey heroes. Stretching from the southern shore right up to the shores of the Island of Lanka, a strong bridge, one hundred yojanas in length, was got ready. Then Sri Rama's army crossed the ocean and reached the shores of Lanka. The war between Rama and Ravana began. The Rakshasa hordes and the monkey, army fought a grim battle. Dhoomraaksha, was killed by Hanumanta Neela killed Prahasta. Every day Ravana had to hear of names of mighty Rakshasas killed by the enemies. At last only Kumbhakarna and Indrajit remained on Ravana's side. Kumbhakarna, with his body as big as a hill, opposed Rama. Vibheeshana explained to Sri Rama Kumbhakarna has a boon from Brahma. If
the truth about him were known,themonkey soldiers might run away in fear. So they must be
told,Vibheeshanasuggested, that Kumbhakarna was only a huge mechanical scare-figure. Then
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