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³ *Harṣacarita* (Cal. ed.), p. 211. Compare also the Juna-gaḍh rock inscription of Skandagupta, which speaks of similar appointments : “Sarveṣu deśeṣu vidhāya goptṝn,” i.e., “having appointed protectors in all countries.” (*C. I. I.*, III, No. 14, pp. 59, 62). It may, however, be remarked that the above passage in the *Harṣacarita* does not admit of an unambiguous interpretation. There is evidently a play on words, and Bāṇa also compares Harṣa with a great god, who appoints regents of the several quarters.