[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [Hindu Polity: A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924) › c19.3 # Hindu Polity: A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times c19.3 Hindu Polity: A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times c19.3 - **Language:** English ### [c19.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c19.3) We know from the Buddhist Sūtras and the references noticed above that matters of state were discussed in the assembly of our republics. There is one single direct reference to the technical aspect of these deliberations. That one reference is of highest importance, for it puts us on the right track. The capital of the Śākyas was besieged by the king of Kosala. It is recorded that while the question of surrender was being discussed, opinion was divided The Śākyas therefore decided to find out the \*\*opinion of the majority.\*\* And \*\*voting\*\* was done on the subject. - [Previous: c19.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c19.2) - [Next: c19.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c19.4) - [Up: c19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c19.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.jayaswal-1924.c19.3) · Pramāṇa