[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [The World of Courtesans](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973) › c11.8 # The World of Courtesans c11.8 The World of Courtesans c11.8 - **Language:** English ### [c11.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c11.8) Wine and women formed an essential part of Harsha's court. Besides, he was extremely fond of splendid costumes and rich ornaments. According to the \*Rajatarangini\*, nobody in Harsha's court was seen without a brilliant dress and gold ornaments. In the king's palace councillors, chamberlains and other attendants moved about adorned with golden chains and bracelets. - [Previous: c11.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c11.7) - [Next: c11.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c11.9) - [Up: c11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c11) ## Cites (1) - [Rājataraṅgiṇī](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.historical.kashmir.rajatarangini) — Kalhaṇa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c11.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.chandra-1973.c11.8) · Pramāṇa