The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c21.66

v1.c21.66

In proving property, documents, witnesses, and possession are admitted as proof of title by the late Sūtra of Vasishṭha (XVI, 19), and if the documents conflict, the statements made by old men and by gilds and corporations are to be relied upon (Vas., XVI, 15), an interesting passage as it shows what importance was ascribed to the gilds (*çreṇi*) of the time.