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The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c20.113

The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c20.113

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c20.113

The grant of a large area of land to a Brāhmaṇa by royal charter is interesting in the light of contemporary inscriptions.¹ Later, the rule of Mlecchas is painted as one of persecution of Brāhmaṇas, interruption of sacrifices and abduction of hermits' daughters.²