A Socio-Political Study
Ancient Indian Way of Life: A Socio-Political Study:- The advent of the Aryans led to the development of a different concept of society in India, in the early Vedic period. This period saw the upsurge of kingdom which was tribal in character . Each tribe formed a separate kingdom. The basic units of the political organisation was family and a number of families formed a village . A reflection of the ancient Indian Political System can be traced in the social life of the Aryans. These villages were headed by Gramani(village headman). Moreover this pattern gave rise to large units or clans formed by a group of village . The circle continued with several clans forming the tribe and their leader was Rajan or the Vedic king . He protected his people from enemies and was accompanied with a senanior commandant . In the matter of administration he was assisted by the Sabha and Samithi. The Aryans can be identified as the pioneers in introducing the concept of society in Indian culture .