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A Study in the Economic Condition of Ancient India c2.3

A Study in the Economic Condition of Ancient India c2.3

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c2.3

II. ADMINISTRATION | 45–68 I. *Janapada* defined | 45–52 Size of a *janapada* | 48 Figures relating to the extent of a *janapada*: their authenticity or exaggeration discussed | 50–52 II. The Administration of a *Janapada* | 52–68
1. Military Department | 52
(1) *Gulma* | 52
(2) *Gaṇa* | 53
2. Revenue Department | 56
(1) *Gaṇa* and *Varga* | 56
(2) Collection of Revenue | 57 3. Police Department . . . . . 58 Account of an ancient police-station . 61 The ancient *sthāna*, the modern *thānā* . 62 The term *cāṭa* discussed . . . 64 Duties of the *cāṭa* . . . . 65 Administration of a town and the extent of its jurisdiction (*pura-rājya*) . 66 Benares, the extent of its jurisdiction in ancient times . . . . . 67