The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c18.68

c18.68

³ On political deliberation, ibid., 175-76; other qualities in kings and ministers, 177-84, 246-50; on officers, 185-190; on the treasury, 202-206; on the territory, 190-97; on forts, 198-201; on the army, 209-15; on diplomacy and foreign policy, 243-72; on allies, 216-20; on courtiers, 295-305; on taxes, 271. Haribala's commentary on the Nitivâkyâmṛtam frequently illustrates Somadeva's meaning by parallel quotations from the Arthaśâstra, various Dharma Śâstras and Jaimini, the great master of the rules of interpretation, but it is valueless for administrative practice.