only once and it possibly meant those especially attached to their overlord.

Obligations of the Samanta

From the Harshacharitra, we understand that the Samanta had five duties. They are:
* Paying yearly tributes to the emperor.
* Paying homage to the emperor in person.
* Defeated Samantas had to offer their sons and minor princes to the Emperor so that they are groomed in the imperial traditions and grow to be loyal to the emperor.
* Render military aid to the emperor.
* Perform administrative and

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