Question

Match the following : 

a. Takshan	I. Carpenter
b. Bhagadugha	II. Collector of taxes
c. Kshattri	III. Chamberlain
d. Vidatha	IV. An assembly in which both men and women participated

1. a - IV, b - III, c - II, d - I
2. a - II, b - I, c - IV, d - III
3. a - I, b - II, c - III, d - IV
4. a - III, b - IV, c - I, d - II

Answer 1

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 Officials	Description
Purohita	Chief priest
Senani	Supreme Commander of the army
Vrajapati	Officer in Incharge of the Pastureland
Jivagribha	Police officer
Palagala	Messenger
Gramani	Head of the village
Mahishi	The Chief Queen