Public Administration in Ancient India c11.32

c11.32

The procedure adopted at meetings of the Royal Assembly seems to have been somewhat different from that at other meetings. No votes were taken, but all matters were decided by the King, with the advice of the Ministers and in accordance with the general sense of the Assembly. On ceremonial occasions, Grand Assemblies were convened. Such a Grand Assembly was held by Yudhishthira on the occasion of his entry into the newly-built capital of Khandava-prastha, when all the renowned sages, the great Kings, and the powerful chiefs of India were invited to attend.¹