[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928) › c20.70 # The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c20.70 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](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.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 - [Previous: c20.69](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c20.69) - [Next: c20.71](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c20.71) - [Up: c20](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c20) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c20.70](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c20.70) · Pramāṇa