The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c29.62
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c29.62
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The northern books¹ mention a minister Rādhāgupta, who is said to have played an important part in Açoka's attainment of sovereignty and his administration; and another minister, the Arhat Yaças, associated with the Khotan legend of Kustana. The existence of the minister Yaças seems deserving of credence as he is mentioned in the Sūtrālaṃkāra of Açvaghosha².