Sabha

Assembly or council of elders in ancient India.

In ancient India, 'sabha' (Sanskrit: सभा) referred to an assembly or council of elders. It was a significant institution in early Vedic society, often associated with decision-making and dispute resolution within a particular community or clan.

Sabha is derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'assembly' or 'council'.

A Sabha was like a club for important older people in ancient India, where they would discuss and make decisions for their community.

What is a Sabha? It was an assembly or council of elders
Where did they exist? Ancient India, particularly in early republics like the Vajjika League
What was their role? Discussing and making decisions for their community

political institution council

Vedic society early Indian polity

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