[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928) › c7.124 # The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c7.124 The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c7.124 - **Language:** English ### [c7.124](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c7.124) It is not possible to form any further idea of the activities of the state during this period. Roads are referred to⁴ but there is no evidence to prove that they were constructed or maintained by the king. For the rest, the Vedic composers expected the king to secure plenty and prosperity and applauded those whom they believed to have fulfilled the ideal. - [Previous: c7.123](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c7.123) - [Next: c7.125](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c7.125) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c7.124](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1928.c7.124) · Pramāṇa