The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c20.43
The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c20.43
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c20.43
The Lucknow Museum Plate of Kirtipâla of the year 1111-12 A.D. is interesting as indicating the existence of some religious dignitaries at some courts. Here the Paramabhaṭṭâraka Mahârâjâdhirâja Parameśvara mentions Mahâpurohita, Dharmâdhikaraṇika, Daivajñika, Śaṅkhadhâri, two Paṇḍitas, three Upâdhyâyas, Daivajña, Vaṭhakkura. Then come a few administrative officers—Mahâkṣapaṭalika, Aṣṭavargika, Karaṇakâyastha (registrar), Mahâtthâśâsanika, and Mahâsâdhanika. The term Mahâtthâśâsanika is obscure.¹