Public Administration in Ancient India c19.65

c19.65

“These are the varieties of the dandopanata agreement (i.e. one made by offering the army). When by the offer of money, the other elements of sovereignty are left free, that peace is called parikraya (purchase). When peace is concluded by offering such a sum of money as has to be carried on shoulders, it is called an upagraha (tribute). When mutual trustfulness leads to a union of hearts, it is called suvarna-sandhi (golden peace). The reverse of such an agreement is kapāla (beggar’s bowl) which is concluded on payment of a large sum of money.