[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) › c19.13 # Republics in Ancient India, c. 1500 B.C.–500 B.C. c19.13 Republics in Ancient India, c. 1500 B.C.–500 B.C. c19.13 - **Language:** English ### [c19.13](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c19.13) Gambler, 41 Gambling, in \*sabhā\*, 41 \*Gaṇa\*, 76, 107, 108, 115, 148, 169; beauty contest in, 155; definition of, 12-13; derivation of, 8-9, 9n 1-2; as "government by discussion", 12-13; interpretation of, 9-12, 72-73, 238; leadership qualifications in, 12-13; of Licchavis, 98, 101;—\*mukhyas\*, 110, 153; number in Maruts', 76; in post-Vedic period 8;—\*pūraka\*, 113-14;—\*rājās\*, 84, 125, 179, 180; —\*rājyas\*, 11; of Sakyas, 187; in Vedic texts, 8; in war and spoils, 8 Gaṇḍaka, 97, 98, 144 \*Gandha-bhaṇḍam\*, 127 \*Gandha-hatthi\*, 127 Gandhāra, 211 \*Gandhāra Jātaka\*, on Videha, 152, 155 Ganges (Gaṅgā), 91, 92, 97, 98, 128, 130, 144, 149, 167, 168, 175, 211, 233, 234, 240; island in the, 129-31; —Yamunā confluence, 136 Gauls, 131 Gautama, 2, 2n 9; —\*gotra\*, 196 Gautamīputra (Sātakarṇi), 142 Gayā grants, on Licchavis, 86 Geldner, K. F., 38, 74; on elective kingship, 24; on \*vidatha\*, 68 \*Gens\* (\*genos\*), 29 Geographical location, of Licchavis, 97-98 Germani, 83; conduct of business, 111 Germans, 7, 73; assemblies, 71-2, 109; leadership qualities in, 31; manner of consent, 28; republics, 12; womens' role in, 116 - [Previous: c19.12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c19.12) - [Next: c19.14](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c19.14) - [Up: c19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c19.13](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c19.13) · Pramāṇa