[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928) › c12.99 # The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c12.99 The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c12.99 - **Language:** English ### [c12.99](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c12.99) ¹ Pillar Edict VII, Delhi-Topra. Yuan Chwang (tr. Beal, Si-yu-ki, II, p. 91) says that it was inscribed on a pillar at Pāṭaliputra that Aśoka thrice gave away and purchased back Jambûdvîpa (India). The large bounty of Aśoka may have given rise to this tradition. - [Previous: c12.98](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c12.98) - [Next: c12.100](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c12.100) - [Up: c12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c12) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c12.99](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c12.99) · Pramāṇa