Name: Revolutionary Changes in Agricultural Practices
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 4 min 49 s
Description: Basic tools and extreme weather made ancient farming difficult. Major changes were needed to enhance production.

Question

How are modern days assemblies similar and different from the Ganasanghas?

Accepted Answer

Similarities:

Legislative Function: Both modern-day assemblies and ancient Ganasanghas serve or served as legislative bodies where laws, rules, and regulations are discussed, debated, and formulated.

Representation: Both systems involve the representation of the people. In modern assemblies, elected representatives represent the public, while in Ganasanghas, members often represented their respective communities or tribes.

Decision-Making: Both types of assemblies involve decision-making through discussions, debates, and, often, voting. Decisions are generally made collectively by the members.

Differences:

Scale and Complexity: Modern assemblies tend to be larger and more complex, representing larger populations with diverse needs. Ganasanghas were typically smaller and dealt with the concerns of smaller communities or tribes.

Election vs. Appointment: In contemporary assemblies, members are often elected by the public through a democratic process. In Ganasanghas, members were sometimes appointed, and the selection process varied among different ancient societies.

Evolution of Political Systems: Modern assemblies are usually part of democratic nation-states with elaborate systems of governance. Ganasanghas existed in a wide range of historical and cultural contexts, often without the complex nation-state structures we see today.

Exercise 1

Location: Magadha was situated in a strategic location, shielded by natural defences like rivers and woods. Magadha was able to concentrate on internal growth and power consolidation because of its geographic location, which offered safety and made it difficult for invaders to attack.
Military Power: Magadha possessed a powerful army that was well-organized and comprised of talented fighters. The Magadha monarchs made investments in military development and upheld a potent military presence, which allowed them to conquer and occupy neighbouring lands.

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