briefly describe the composition and function of the Sabha and the samity in the Rig Vedic period
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In early vedic period ,there were two councils called as Sabha and Samiti .The king in the early vedic period had two consult these two councils as they did not have absolute powers.
The Samiti was a big assembly where members of the tribe could put forward their views and opinions over an issue. The Sabha , on the other hand , was a smaller assembly which only consisted of the important members from the tribe who aided and advised to king.Women could also take part in these assemblies.
According to the Rig Veda, people in the Sabha called on the deity Indra in order to protect the sabha and its members . The Rig Veda also stated that one could not rule without a samiti
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In early vedic period ,there were two councils called as Sabha and Samiti .The king in the early vedic period had two consult these two councils as they did not have absolute powers.
The Samiti was a big assembly where members of the tribe could put forward their views and opinions over an issue. The Sabha , on the other hand , was a smaller assembly which only consisted of the important members from the tribe who aided and advised to king.Women could also take part in these assemblies.
According to the Rig Veda, people in the Sabha called on the deity Indra in order to protect the sabha and its members . The Rig Veda also stated that one could not rule without a samiti
Regards.