Question

How were the ganas different and mahajanapadas

Answer 1

The main difference between Vajji and other Mahajanapadas was their political system. Other states were ruled by a king whereas Vajji was ruled by an institution called Gana or Sangha. This was a sort of oligarchy where a group of people ruled the land collectively.

Answer 2

The main difference between Vajji andother Mahajanapadas was their political system. Other states wereruled by a king whereas Vajji was ruled by an institution called Gana or Sangha. This was a sort of oligarchy where a group of people ruled the land collectively. Each member of theGana/ Sangha was called a Raja.