Question

Who used to become the village headman in the times of mahajanapadas ? what were his powers

Answer 1

Answer:

During early civilization, the people or Jana chose the kings or Rajas. These kings had kingdoms or territories under their rule.

However, around 3000 years ago, the way Rajas were chosen started going through a change. Men aspiring to be Rajas started performing various rituals and offering big sacrifices. Let us learn about Mahajanapadas.

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Answer 2

Village headman in the times of mahajanapadas

Explanation:

• The Mahajanapadas were 16 kingdoms/oligarchic republics which had prevailed in ancient India from the 6th-4th centuries B.C.E
• They constitute a change from a semi-nomadic tribal society to an agrarian society with an extensive trading network and a highly organized political structure.
• Many Janapadas were republics, one or the other tribal confederacy, ruled by a parishad (general assembly), and a council of elders who represent powerful families of kshatriya (clans).
• One of the elders was chosen to lead the Assembly as a Chief / King Consul. The concept of hereditary ascent and affiliation of the King with a divine status, together with elaborate rituals and sacrifice, was embodied by monarchies.
• The village headman was typically the largest landowner. He was the village chief and was used by the village King to collect taxes from people in the villages. He was also the judge and sometimes the police officer in the village to preserve law and order.