• Officials

  • Buddhist Monks

  • Jain Monks

  • Soldiers


A Mahamatra (meaning Officer of high rank) was an officer of morality established by the Indian Emperor Ashoka (reigned 269-233 BCE). Their full title was Dhaṃma Mahāmātā, the Inspectors of the Dharma. They were apparently a class of senior officials who were in charge various aspects of administration and justice.