Question

Which were the smaller kingdoms to form Republic vajji

Answer 1

The Republic of Vajji was one of the first republics in the world which existed during the Mahajanapada period of India.

Explanation:

• Vajji was a republic, which means it was ruled by government called Ganas or sanghas.
• It was ruled by confederacy of eight powerful clans, among whom the most important were the Vajjis, the Lichhvis, the Videha, etc.
• The republic was surrounded by other Mahajanapadas like Malla, Khosla, etc.
• The Republic of Vajji covers the present day areas of southern Bihar and along the confluence of Ganges and Son rivers.
• Its capital was the famous city of Vaishali.