Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c6.s1.14
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c6.s1.14
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The safety of the cattle was one of the chief concerns of the superintendent of pastures. It was ensured by the appointment of hunters, who maintained a pack of hounds to aid them in their work of watching thieves and enemies and warding off danger from snakes, tigers, etc.¹ The hunters had recourse to the following means of calling in the aid of the king and the king’s men:—