The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c21.101.5

c21.101.5

They were confined to a part of the north and disappeared altogether after the fall of the Gupta empire. It must be remembered that in spite of the important difference in constitution the oligarchies formed part of the general political system, which was predominantly monarchical, of North India. For instance, the Śākyas of Kapilavastu acknowledge the suzerainty of the king of Kośala. The Ārjunāyanas, Yaudheyas and others were included in the Gupta empire.