Public Administration in Ancient India c13.16

c13.16

The Superintendent of the Armoury looked to the manufacture of weapons and other instruments used in battle, or in the construction and defence of forts, or in the destruction of the enemy’s forts. He had also to ascertain the need for, and the supply of, all kinds of weapons, their application, wear and tear, decay and loss. He had to keep everything in its proper place and always ready for use.