Note 9 — Chapter VIII · THE VALABHIS (a.d. 509–766.)
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(6) Dhruva fixed or permanent is the hereditary officer in charge of the records and accounts of a village, the Taláti and Kulkarni Chapter VIII. The Valabhis, a.d. 509–766. Valabhi Administration, a.d. 500–700. of modern times. One of the chief duties of the Dhruva was to see that revenue farmers did not take more than the royal share.9 The name is still in use in Cutch where village accountants are called Dhru and Dhruva. Dhru is also a common surname among Nágar Bráhmans and Modh and other Vániás in Cutch Gujarát and Káthiáváḍa.