History of Garhwal, Kumaon, Haridwar (Uttarakhand) - Part 83
(Asian Classical Age History of Garhwal, Kumaon, Haridwar (Uttarakhand))
The Taleshwar, Kumaon inscriptions 96th-7th century) provide various important aspects of society, culture, economics and administration of this period of Uttarakhand.
Administration in Parvatakar Kingdom of Pauravas
The chief executive officer of Parvatakar kingdom was the King. He was called ‘Parambhattarak Mahadhiraj’. The kings were supporter and protectors of four Class system of Sanatan or Hindu religion.
The inscriptions suggest that the king must had strong characteristics as gentleman, humble, affable, energetic, strong, stable, serious, patient, bountiful etc. The King should have to help, protect the people as lord Vishnu.
The Paurava kings of Uttarakhand were believer and worshipper of idols. The kings believed that they must offer gifts as land for temples.
Cabinet Ministers in Parvatakar Kingdom of Pauravas
The following administrative heads (cabinet ministers) were there to help the king-
Amatya- mister
Baladhyaksha- was as Army chief. Under Baladhyaksha, there were Gajshyksha/Gajpati (in charge of elephant riding soldiers), Ashwapati/Ashwarohi (in charge of Horse riding soldiers) and Jayanpati/Padatik (in charge of Infantry).
The Sandhivigrahkarak was for reconciliatory deeds.
Rajdauvarik- The chief was for looking after guests coming and going inside the fort.
Kotbhikarnik- The king used to live in fort and the fort in charge was Kotbhikarnik.
The king had to take from ministers before taking decision. Other minster’s title was Kumaramatya, Sarvvishaypradhan, Devdronyadhikrit, Mahasatrapati, Parivangbrahmchari – Gaugulik-parishad, Karangik, etc.
The internal defense and protection was kept by Dandpashik or police force.
Dandpashik or Dandvasik- The chief o police force was called Dandpashik or Dandvasik.
Other police officers were there in Paurva kingdom – Dandoparik, Kuutuk, Rajputra.
Fort Administration in Parvatakar Kingdom of Pauravas
Kotadhikaran was the supreme in charge of fort where king and his family used to reside.
Rajdauvarik used administrate coming and going of people.
Karangik used to take communication to the king.
Supkarpati was for to look after cooking and kitchen arrangement for king, king family and king’s guests.
The lower cadre employees of fort were called Anujivivarg.
***Historical, Social, Cultural, economical, Administration Aspects in Parvatakar Kingdom of Paurava to be continued in part 84
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(The History of Garhwal, Kumaon, Haridwar write up is aimed for general readers)
History of Garhwal – Kumaon-Haridwar (Uttarakhand) to be continued… Part -84
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