Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c18.204

c18.204

First, there was the Superintendent of Treasury (*Kośādhyaksha*) who dealt with the *Kalā* called *Ratna-parīkshā*. He controlled the business in pearls of all kinds, derived from oystershells, conch-shells, and the like, and the different kinds of gems and diamonds whose sources in those days are also indicated.