The Political Institutions and Theories of the Hindus: A Study in Comparative Politics c10.s2.t3.1

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In ancient Madras the orders of Râja-râja and Râjendra had to be approved of by the *Olai-nâyakam* (chief secretary) and another dignitary.³ And it was with the approval of the viceroy and the rural *sabhâs* concerned that the Chola promulgations were registered and preserved in the record office. It was in conjunction with the Council that the kings of Ceylon⁴ conferred immunities, issued decrees, and made grants. Sometimes we find the councillors making themselves into king-makers. With the "people's approval" they elected at least one historical ruler, Harṣa-vardhana, to kingship (A. C. 606).⁵