The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c9.s2.t1.95
The State in Ancient India: A Study in the Structure and Practical Working of Political Institutions in North India in Ancient Times c9.s2.t1.95
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c9.s2.t1.95
In the Epios, the old popular assembly has altogether disappeared. If the people occasionally make themselves felt, it is not through any constitutional channels. In place of the assembly there has grown up a court consisting of the king's relations, nobles, feudatories, priests, officers and chief men of the capital. In the Mahâbhârata the court is often the scene of festivity and rejoicing. Dancing girls form part of the retinue.