State and Government in Ancient India c13.122

c13.122

The Gaṇa states were famous for their military traditions. We may, therefore, take it for granted that the members of their Executive must have been normally capable captains and dauntless leaders, competent to guide the state on occasions of emergency. In addition they were to be men of tact and experience, energetic in action, firm in resolution and well grounded in the laws, customs and traditions of the country.¹