Chandragupta Maurya and His Times c3.29

c3.29

Seven constituent elements of the State, 119; The Country, 119; Megasthenes on India as a Country, 122; The Treasury, 123; The Army, 123; Powers reserved to the King, 123; Famine Code, 124; Maurya trade in images of gods, 125; Hierarchy of Officers from the Viceroy downwards, 125; Advisors, 126; Council, 128; Procedure of business in Council, 128; King Asoka's Council, 129; *Chandragupta-Sabhā*, 129; Secretary of Council, 129; Greek accounts of Council, 129; Council in Republics, 130; Prime Minister, 131; *Agrāmātya*, 131; Preceptor, 132; Public Service Commission, 132; Tests for appointment to different Services, 133; Asoka’s Harems, 134; King’s Bodyguard, 135; Ambassadors, Secretaries, and Heads of Departments, 135; Intelligence Department, 136.