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Match the following : a. TakshanI. Carpenterb. BhagadughaII. Collector of taxesc. KshattriIII. Chamberlaind. VidathaIV. An assembly in which both men and women participated1. a - IV, b - III, c - II, d - I2. a - II, b - I, c - IV, d - III3. a - I, b - II, c - III, d - IV4. a - III, b - IV, c - I, d - II

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : a - I, b - II, c - III, d - IV

The correct answer is a - I, b - II, c - III, d - IV.

  • In the early Vedic age, the fundamental unit of power lied within the realm of the patriarchal family which was called Kula.
  • In the Vedic age, the concept of state emerged and the idea of Kingship evolved gradually from clan chieftainship.
  • There are five types of State System during the Vedic period:
    1. Rajya (Central kingdom): Ruled by the Raja.
    2. Bhojya (Southern kingdom): Ruled by the Bhoja.
    3. Swarajya (Western kingdom): Ruled by the Svarat.
    4. Vairajya (Northern kingdom): Ruled by the Virat.
    5. Samrajya (Eastern kingdom):  Ruled by the Samrat.

Ratnis and Officials of Vedic Period:

Ratnis or OfficialsDescription
PurohitaChief priest
SenaniSupreme Commander of the army
VrajapatiOfficer in Incharge of the Pastureland
JivagribhaPolice officer
PalagalaMessenger
GramaniHead of the village
MahishiThe Chief Queen


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