[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [Hindu Polity: A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924) › c45.44 # Hindu Polity: A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times c45.44 Hindu Polity: A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times c45.44 - **Language:** English ### [c45.44](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c45.44) It is remarkable that the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Law took precedence over several of their civil colleagues. The premier position in the Council was occupied by the \*Pratinidhi\*. The \*Pradhāna\*, who was the President of the Council, came next. After them came the Minister of War or \*Sachiva\*, and the Foreign Minister or \*Mantrin\*, who were responsible for peace and war. Next in precedence were the Minister of Law and the Minister of Justice. - [Previous: c45.43](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c45.43) - [Next: c45.45](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c45.45) - [Up: c45](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c45) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c45.44](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c45.44) · Pramāṇa