Question 8 of 10beginner🧠 RememberShort Answer2 marks
According to the text, how were rulers chosen in early Vedic society?
Correct Answer
In early Vedic society, rulers were chosen by the assembly or council (sabhā or samiti) of the clan.
The texts suggest that an incompetent ruler could even be removed by the assembly.
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Explanation
The chapter mentions that in the janapadas, the rājā was not expected to rule independently and was supposed to take advice from the assembly. In ganas or sanghas, the ruler was selected by the assembly.
Solution Steps
Rulers were chosen by the assembly or council (sabhā or samiti) of the clan
An incompetent ruler could be removed by the assembly