Local Government in Ancient India c16.11

c16.11

We have again evidence of the existence of yet larger and more composite formations than these simpler assemblies. In one inscription we find the joint session of the assemblies of the Nāḍu and Nagara for the important purpose of converting a village into a mercantile town. In another, there is a joint conference between the Nāḍu assembly, and those of Valaṅgai 98 and Iḍaṅgai 98 sects, to settle certain royal dues. In these parliamentary assemblies we also find the representation of special interests.