Question

Class 6Social ScienceKingdoms, Kings and an Early Republic

Write a short note on the governance system in 'Ganas' and 'Sanghas'.

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Note on the governance system in ‘Ganas’ and ‘Sanghas’:

  • In a gana or a sangha there were not one, but many rulers. Sometimes, even when thousands of men ruled together, each one was known as a raja.
  • These rajas performed rituals together. They also met in assemblies, and decided what had to be done and how, through discussion and debate.
  • For example, if they were attacked by an enemy, they met to discuss what should be done to meet the threat.
  • However, women, dasas and kammakaras could not participate in these assemblies.