Question

Describe the functions of the popular assemblies during the early vedic period

Answer 1

Answer:

1.A number of families formed a grama headed by the gramina, while a number of gramas or villages formed the Visya

2.The Visya was headed by a Visyapati.

3.A number of Visyas collectively formed jana which was ruled by a king called Rajana.

4.However, the precise relationship between the various units viz grama, visya and jana has not been clearly stated any­where.