How did the governance of Vajji differ from Magadha?

Vajji was ruled by a group of 'Rajas' in a Sangha, while Magadha was ruled by a single absolute monarch.

Ancient Political Systems

UPSC Archival Analysis

Vajji was the Mahajanapada that functioned as a Gana-Sangha (republic or oligarchy), governed by a council of clan leaders.

Exam Year

2022

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_2022_219 Ref: Standard Educational Reference