Chandragupta Maurya and His Times c8.s3.t1.16

c8.s3.t1.16

**Harem.** *Amātyas* who have shown themselves [...] flesh would be the best officers to take charge of Departments concerning women. They are to be placed in charge of the king’s harems both in capital, and also in the outlying parts (*Bāhyābhyantara-vihārarakshāsu*) [*Ib.*]. The king’s harems outside the capital were meant for the king’s female companions (*Bhoginyaḥ*). The harem of the Palace accommodated the Queens known as *Devīs* [Commentator].