[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Vedic Index of Names and Subjects](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912) › v2.c4.s5.224 # Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s5.224 Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v2.c4.s5.224 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c4.s5.224](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c4.s5.224) There is no reference in early Vedic literature to the exercise of legislative activity by the king, though later it is an essential part of his duties.²⁷ Nor can we say exactly what executive functions devolved on the king. - [Previous: v2.c4.s5.223](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c4.s5.223) - [Next: v2.c4.s5.225](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c4.s5.225) - [Up: v2.c4.s5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c4.s5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c4.s5.224](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.macdonell-keith-1912.v2.c4.s5.224) · Pramāṇa