Question

Give one difference between the political system of Magadha and Vajji

Answer 1

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There was monarchy in magadha whereas Vajji was a republic.

Answer 2

Magadha-

Out of the 16 Mahajanapadas, the Magadha was South Bihar who developed as the powerful kingdom. The other important dynasties to rule Magadha was the Nanda dynasty, founded by Mahapadma Nanda. The Magadha administration was distributed into judicial, executive and military functions. Moreover, the villages of Magadha had their own assemblies which were placed under the rule of local chiefs known as  'Gramakas'.

Vajji-

Unlike Magadha, which was a powerful monarchy, Vajji was a seat of the united democracy, known as 'Gana' or 'Sangha', of eight smaller territories whose members were Janatrikas, Licchavis, and Videha. In Vajji, the function and organization were separate. The king had consecutive gatherings and meetings. The king of Vajji always works on the advice of the members of the assembly.