Which of the following statements is are correct with refrence to the Political organisation in the ...........

Ancient and Medival History Pre Mauryan Period

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Which of the following statements is/are correct with refrence to the Political organisation in the later Vedic period:

1. There was organised system of taxation.

2. During this period hereditary kingship started.

3. In this period tribes had consolidated into small kingdoms.

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1 and 2

1 and 3

2 and 3

All of the above

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Explanation:

In the later Vedic period, the tribes had consolidated into small kingdoms, which had a capital and a rudimentary administrative system. The rajan was seen as the custodian of social order and the protector of rashtra (polity). Hereditary kingship started emerging and competitions like chariot races, cattle raids, and games of dice, which previously decided who was worthy of becoming a king, became nominal. Rituals in this era exalted the status of the king over his people. He was occasionally referred to as samrat (supreme ruler). The voluntary gift offering (bali) became compulsory tribute; however, there was no organised system of taxation. Sabha and samiti are still mentioned in later Vedic texts, though, with the increasing power of the king, their influence declined.