Republics in Ancient India, c. 1500 B.C.–500 B.C. c19.127

c19.127

Videha, 111, 140, 143, 144, 145, 151, 152, 179; change from monarchy to republic in, 147-49; cultural development of, 138; duration of kingdom in, 151-52; foundation of kingdom in, 139-40; legendary accounts of, 158; migration of politicians from, 156; number of kings in, 151; number of villages in, 152; political evolution compared with Greek cities, 157; population of, 152; second-rate power as republic, 148, 155, 157; size of republic, 152