Age of the Nandas and Mauryas c9.s2.t2.21
Age of the Nandas and Mauryas c9.s2.t2.21
- Language
- English
c9.s2.t2.21
From the account left by Arrian it appears that the "Brahmans" or Brāhmaṇas exercised considerable influence in the country. They instigated a revolt against the Macedonian invader. Nearchus informs us "that the Brachamanes engage in affairs of state and attend the kings as councillors".