Question

In what ways was the vajji sangha different from the other mahajanapadas ? Try and list at least three differences

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.

The features of the Gana/ Sangha were

>Sometimes, hundreds of people ruled the land together

>Each member of the Gana/ Sangha was called a raja

>They met in assemblies and took collective decisions.

Answer 2

vajji was ruled by many rulers where as other mahajanapadas were ruled by a powerful ruler.