Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c7.31

c7.31

Another official of first-rate importance was the ambassador, a sort of foreign secretary and plenipotentiary-general. He transacted all business by which kings "are disunited or not." He negotiated all alliances. He must not only be honest, skilful and well-born but also versed in all sciences, able to understand hints, gestures and expressions of the face. Beauty, courage and eloquence were his additional qualifications. Then, there were a large number of other officials concerned with mines, manufactures, storehouses, revenue, etc.¹