The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c20.70

Language: English

c20.70

A thirteenth century document from the same area—the Sāñcor Stone Inscription of Sāmantasiṃha styled Mahārārājakula—brings the administration of a village to view. The local authority in the village was exercised by the pañca, literally a committee of five, consisting of the Mahanta Hīrā and others appointed by the king.²

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