Local Government in Ancient India c9.s2.5
Local Government in Ancient India c9.s2.5
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lamps at shrines was by no means the exclusive characteristic of South Indian religious benefactions but had its earlier precedents in the north. There are several other Gupta Inscriptions recording similar benefactions. No. 5 records a permanent endowment for feeding Bhikṣus and maintaining a lamp, while nos. 7–10 record endowments in favour of almshouses for feeding Brāhmans.