State and Government in Ancient India c12.11

c12.11

² Alexander's historians have observed that the Kathas, who enjoyed highest reputation for courage and skill in the art of war, used to choose the handsomest man as their king (Mc. Crindle, *Ancient India*, p. 38). If true, this may indicate that military qualifications being equal, the handsomer candidate was chosen; it does not show that beauty was preferred to bravery.