The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c14.98

c14.98

Gambling was to be controlled by a Superintendent who should appoint definite places, supply water and other conveniences, of course, for a consideration, and hire out dice at the rate of a Kâkṇi per pair. He was to appropriate five per cent. of all winnings for the state. To play anywhere else should mean a fine of twelve paṇas. The same rules apply to all betting and challenging, except in learning and art. While the play was in progress, the superintendent should exert all his psychological skill in detecting thieves and spies.²