Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c3.75

c3.75

1. “Of the great officers of State, some have charge of the market, others of the city, others of the soldiers.” This corresponds to the सन्निधाता of the *Arthaśāstra*, under whom were such officers as पण्याध्यक्ष, शुल्काध्यक्ष and the like, who looked after commercial matters, the नागरिक or city magistrate charged with the municipal administration and policing of the city, and lastly such officers as नावध्यक्ष, पत्त्यध्यक्ष, सेनापति, etc., who were in charge of the military.