what were functions of assemblies in southern kingdom ?

A number of local assemblies were mentioned in the inscriptions of the Pallavas. Most probably these assemblies were controlled by rich and powerful landowners and merchants.

1. Sabha was an assembly of brahmin land owners. It performed various roles and functioned through subcommittees, which looked after irrigation, agricultural operations, making roads, local temples etc.

2. The ur was a village assembly found in areas where the land owners were not brahmins.

3. The nagaram was an organisation of merchants.