Following is a detailed description of the system of governance during the kingdom period :

1. King – The ruler was called Ganpati or King. Usually, he was elected and he worked for the welfare of the people. 

2. Cabinet – The Cabinet assisted in governance by advising the Ganpati or the King on various matters. It was considered most important unit of government. 

3. Council – It was like present day Lok Sabha. Its members were elected by the people. The Ganpati and the cabinet informed the Council about governance. Ganpati and cabinet also participated in the meetings held in the Council. 

4. Army and Police – Army and its chief were responsible for the protection of the kingdom from outside. During the period of war, the public fully cooperated with the army. The Police System was maintained for taking care of law and order in the capital and big cities. 

5. Justice – Republicans had a good system of justice. Lower courts, after processing the case against the guilty, submitted it to the higher courts, which reviewed the case and if found innocent set free the person. The king was the highest authority. 

6. Taxation system and Income- Expenditure – The rulers of the kingdoms collected taxes in a regular manner. Agriculture, trade, etc. were the sources of tax income. Apart from these, the state also obtained income from forests, mines, etc. by which the expenses of the council of ministers, army and police were met.