The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology c14.s9.t2.9

c14.s9.t2.9

Mādhava introduces a new category *vahiramgarājadharma* as contrasted with *antaranga rājadharma*. He quotes Yājnavalkya on the *vahiramga* duties of the king. Policy and forts are the two items discussed in this connection and his quotations are derived from Yājnavalkya, Manu and the *Śāntiparva*. For some other duties of kings Mādhava quotes Manu, Yājnavalkya, the *Śāntiparva*, Uśanas, and the *Mārkaṇḍeya Purāṇa*, e.g., in regard to the exemption of Brāhmaṇas from taxes, the construction of works of public utility like tanks, temples, halls, *prapā*, residences for Brāhmaṇas, gifts, and so forth.