The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c9.s2.t1.7

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They are simply ignored when momentous decisions are taken.¹ In the Mahâbhârata, the position of Śûdras is better than the Brahmanical legal texts would lead one to expect. The Śânti Parvan awards three of the chief offices of government to Śûdras.² In the Sabhâ Parvan there are respectable Śûdras who are invited to the royal consecration.³