[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [State and Government in Ancient India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.altekar-1949) › c16.63 # State and Government in Ancient India c16.63 State and Government in Ancient India c16.63 - **Language:** English ### [c16.63](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.altekar-1949.c16.63) The management of the harem was entrusted to a special officer known as \*kañchukin\*. He was usually old in age and enjoyed great confidence of the king. - [Previous: c16.62](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.altekar-1949.c16.62) - [Next: c16.64](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.altekar-1949.c16.64) - [Up: c16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.altekar-1949.c16) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.altekar-1949.c16.63](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.altekar-1949.c16.63) · Pramāṇa