Public Administration in Ancient India c12.30

c12.30

² Chānakya says: “Having divided the spheres of their respective powers in view of the different kinds of work to be performed, and the time and place of their performance, such persons should be appointed as Officers-of-State and not (merely) as Councillors.” Arthasāstra, Bk. II. Ch. 8. The term ‘mahāmātra’ occurs in the Arthasāstra as well as in Asoka’s Edicts.