[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v1.c7.97 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c7.97 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c7.97 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c7.97](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7.97) There is no doubt that the Ājīvakas were highly esteemed and had large followings of disciples.⁵ They had eminent followers such as high court officials,⁶ and that, for centuries at least, they retained an important position, is shown by their being thrice mentioned in the Asoka Edicts as receiving royal gifts.⁷ - [Previous: v1.c7.96](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7.96) - [Next: v1.c7.98](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7.98) - [Up: v1.c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7.97](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c7.97) · Pramāṇa