[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c8.207 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.207 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.207 - **Language:** English ### [c8.207](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.207) 2) Mahiṣāsura’s Reign. Mahiṣāsura who was intoxicated with pride on account of the boon he had received, became the undisputed and sole emperor of the three worlds. He formed a strong council of Ministers. Cikṣura who was puffed with pride and an expert in military Science, was installed as War-Minister and Tāmra, the gifted economist as Finance Minister. The Prime Minister was Asilomā. Bidāla was Foreign Minister. Udarka became Military Commander. Bāṣkala, Trinetra and Kālabandhaka were assigned the posts of Members of the Executive Council. Śukrācārya was the Education Minister. Mahiṣa strengthened his army. The State Treasury overflowed with wealth. Kings of the neighbouring states paid tribute and bowed their heads to him. The Brāhmaṇas offered the share of yajña to Mahiṣāsura and prostrated before him. (Devī Bhāgavata, 5th Skandha). - [Previous: c8.206](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.206) - [Next: c8.208](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.208) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) ## Linked texts (1) - [Devībhāgavatapurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.upa.sakta.devibhagavata) — Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.207](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.207) · Pramāṇa