[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [Republics in Ancient India, c. 1500 B.C.–500 B.C.](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968) › c12.s3.85 # Republics in Ancient India, c. 1500 B.C.–500 B.C. c12.s3.85 Republics in Ancient India, c. 1500 B.C.–500 B.C. c12.s3.85 - **Language:** English ### [c12.s3.85](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c12.s3.85) ³ There is yet another possibility, that the traditions of Bandhula and Kārāyana have some connection with Malla in the meaning of wrestler, as they served as mercenaries outside their tribe. - [Previous: c12.s3.84](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c12.s3.84) - [Next: c12.s3.86](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c12.s3.86) - [Up: c12.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c12.s3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c12.s3.85](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c12.s3.85) · Pramāṇa