Indian Epigraphical Glossary c7.15

c7.15

*a-cār-āsana-carm-āngāra* (IE; EI 27), refers to the freedom of the gift village from the obligation to supply conveyance, accommodation, hide (i.e. hide-seats) and charcoal free of charges to the touring officers on their visit. The word *cāra* meaning ‘passage or conveyance’ is sometimes substituted by *pāra* meaning ‘ferrying’.