State and Government in Ancient India c13.65

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c13.65

The Andhaka-Vṛishṇis, the Yādavas, the Kukkuras and the Bhojas are described in the *Mahābhārata* as having their full confidence in the leadership of Kṛishṇa. Probably they, formed a federal republic at least for some time.² The *saṁgha* states of Kathiawar mentioned by the *Arthaśāstra* (Bk. XI) appear to have continued the ancient republican tradition.

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Kauṭilīya Arthaśāstra — Kauṭilya, Sanskrit
Mahābhārata — Vyāsa, Sanskrit