The Political Institutions and Theories of the Hindus: A Study in Comparative Politics c12.s1.t1.7
The Political Institutions and Theories of the Hindus: A Study in Comparative Politics c12.s1.t1.7
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c12.s1.t1.7
In the second century, A. C., Rudra-dâmana³ (125—150) inflicted a defeat on them, but centuries earlier they had come out brilliantly in India's resistance to Alexander. The *mahârâja* or "great chief" (lit. great king) of this *gaṇa* was elected by the people, and he was also the *mahâ-senâpati* (commander-in-chief).