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Chapter Insights:
- The rise of kingdoms and the role of kings in ancient India.
- The formation and functioning of early republics.
- The societal and political structures that supported these systems.
About This Chapter:
“Kingdoms, Kings and an Early Republic” examines the shift from kinship-based tribal societies to more centralized political entities. The chapter explores the emergence of monarchies and republics, their governance models, and the socio-economic frameworks that underpinned these systems.
Historical Context:
This chapter also discusses the Vedic texts and other historical sources that provide evidence of these transitions, and it places a special emphasis on the ‘mahajanapadas,’ the sixteen great realms of ancient India, and the republican systems like that of the Vajji confederation.