How did Harshvardhana administer his kingdom?

1.	How did Harshvardhana administer his kingdom?
Answer» State administration: Harshvardhana used to keep personal watch on the administration of his state. He was very just and regular in conducting his administrative duties. He used to travel extensively in different parts of his empire to supervise the administration of his kingdom. He had sub-divided his administration work among different posts like the state commander of the army, Pratihara (Dwarpal), Sandhivigrahika (Foreign Minister), Rajdoot (Messenger), Parrajya Mantri (Minister of External Affairs), Maha Dandanayka (Chief Justice), Aksharpatalika (Registrar), etc. All these people helped in speedy and efficient administration of the state.

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State administration:

Harshvardhana used to keep personal watch on the administration of his state.

He was very just and regular in conducting his administrative duties.
He used to travel extensively in different parts of his empire to supervise the administration of his kingdom.
He had sub-divided his administration work among different posts like the state commander of the army, Pratihara (Dwarpal), Sandhivigrahika (Foreign Minister), Rajdoot (Messenger), Parrajya Mantri (Minister of External Affairs), Maha Dandanayka (Chief Justice), Aksharpatalika (Registrar), etc.
All these people helped in speedy and efficient administration of the state.

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