Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s5.226

v2.c4.s5.226

In all his acts the king was regularly advised by his Purohita; he also had the advantage of the advice of the royal ministers and attendants (see Ratnin). The local administration was entrusted to the Grāmaṇī, or village chief, who may have been selected or appointed by the king. The outward signs of the king’s rank were his palace²⁸ and his brilliant dress.²⁹