Question

The inscriptions at Uttaramerur mention that:
The village was to be divided into 30 wards.
Residents of each ward had to assemble, to
nominate, for selection to the various committees
persons possessing the following qualifications
• All those who wished to become members
of the sabha should own land and own the
residence where they lived.
• Their age should be between 35 and 70 years
They should have knowledge of Vedic mantras
They should also be virtuous, understand the
business of the village and they should have
only honest earnings.
The following could not be considered for selection
• Those who had been on any committee for the
past three years; those who had not submitted
accounts after being in the committee and also
many of their relatives.
• Those who had stolen property from others.

(i) Does it seem similar to our elections?

(i) What kind of people were required to look
after the village?

(ii) Why was it important for people of the
village to elect their representatives to run
the government?
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Answer 1

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