Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c9.s2.23
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c9.s2.23
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A reference has now been made to the crew for manning ships and boats. The captain of a ship was called the शाश्वक, and the steersman the नियामक. There were also the sailors, with sickles and ropes, known as दावरसिकपाशकाः. Lastly, there was a staff of sailors whose duty it was to bale out water (उत्तृचकाः).¹