Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c11.s4: Rest-Houses
Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c11.s4
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c11.s4.1
by the rulers of grāmas.” Every one who alighted there should be asked, “Where are you coming from and why? Whither are you going? Speak truly. Are you, or are you not, with attendants? Have you any arms in your possession and have you any conveyances with you? What is your caste? What are your family and name? What is your permanent residence?” The answers were duly noted. In the evening, the arms, if any, of the travellers were removed. The master bade them farewell by advising them to “take sleep carefully.” He should close the gate and appoint guards to keep watch every three hours alternately. As the sun dawned, the travellers were to be awakened and counted. Their arms were to be returned to them. The gate should open and the officers should see the travellers up to the boundary line.¹
c11.s4.2
¹ Ibid., 35-36.