[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Archaeology, epigraphy and coins](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy) › [Indian Epigraphy](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.sircar-1965) › c16.s3.8 # Indian Epigraphy c16.s3.8 Indian Epigraphy c16.s3.8 - **Language:** English ### [c16.s3.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.sircar-1965.c16.s3.8) A class of high functionaries under Aśoka is merely referred to as 'the officer' (\*Puruṣa\*) probably meaning special agents of the king.⁶ Among minor officers, mention is made of the reporters (\*Prativedaka\*) and scribes (\*Lipikara\*).⁷ The officers in charge of the royal cattle and pasture lands (\*Vraja-bhūmika\*)⁸ appear to have belonged to a higher class. - [Previous: c16.s3.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.sircar-1965.c16.s3.7) - [Next: c16.s3.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.sircar-1965.c16.s3.9) - [Up: c16.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.sircar-1965.c16.s3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.sircar-1965.c16.s3.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.sircar-1965.c16.s3.8) · Pramāṇa