The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c17.132

c17.132

In the latter half of the seventh century I-tsing made an incidental remark on the recruitment of state-officials which may be equally applicable to the first half of the century. Scholars who defeated their opponents in scholastic controversies were not only gratified with grants of land and the proclamation of their names and achievements in schools but also received high posts in the service of the state.³ There is nothing improbable in the fact that government recruited men of recognised talents for certain offices which demanded an intellectual background.