Republics in Ancient India
In ancient India, republics were distinctive political entities characterized by democratic governance. These republics, often known as Ganas or Sanghas, were autonomous states with elected officials and popular assemblies. They functioned with a degree of self-governance, where decisions were made collectively through assemblies, and the head of the state was elected rather than being hereditary.
The Sakyas of Kapilavastu
- This region held significant importance as a republican state during that era, positioned adjacent to Nepal's border in the Terai region of the Himalayas.
- Mahatma Buddha was part of the Sakya family lineage.
- The Sakya republic operated under a federal constitution, ....
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