[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic)](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927) › c5.16 # Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c5.16 Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c5.16 - **Language:** English ### [c5.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c5.16) The popular assemblies which existed during the Vedic period must be in harmony with the king. "May the Samiti and the Sabhā, the two daughters of Prajāpati, concurrently aid me."' The concord of the king and his electors is, indeed, most desirable.² - [Previous: c5.15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c5.15) - [Next: c5.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c5.17) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c5.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c5.16) · Pramāṇa