Early Buddhist and Jaina texts mention certain states that were very large and known as mahajanapada...........

Culture of India Literature and Theatre

Early Buddhist and Jaina texts mention certain states that were very large and known as mahajanapadas. Consider the following statements about them.

1. Sanghas, which were smaller mahajanapadas, were forbidden to control land resources.

2. In smaller mahajanapadas, sanghas, power was shared by a number of men.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Statement 1: While most mahajanapadas were ruled by kings, some, known as ganas or sanghas, were oligarchies, where power was shared by a number of men, often collectively called rajas.Both Mahavira and the Buddha belonged to such ganas.
Statement 2: In some instances, as in the case of the Vajji sangha, the rajas probably controlled resources such as land collectively.