What was known as maha-danda-nayaka?

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Military officer

Judicial officer

Administrative officer

Minister

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Maha-danda-nayakas were judicial officers. The kings appointed them based on their knowledge of the law and justice. Several monarchs took the initiative to gain the allegiance of strong people during India's ancient and early medieval times. Because of their political and military prowess, the kings relied on the backing of strong people in the social and economic spheres. During Harshavardhana's reign, he appointed his court poet Harishena as the maha-danda-nayaka.

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