History & Civics
How is a republic different from a monarchy? Name two powerful republics in the 6th century BCE.
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A Republic is different from a Monarchy on the basis of the following points:
| Republic | Monarchy |
|---|---|
| Kingship was not hereditary. The chief was usually elected and was known as Mahasammata or the Great elect. | Kingship was hereditary and was based on the divine theory of kingship. |
| Every tribal chief claimed revenue from the peasants. | The king was the sole recepient of revenue from the peasants. |
| Each chief had his own little army under his senapati. In case of a confederacy, they joined together with their repective armies to fight against the army. | A king maintained his own regular standing army. |
| The government functioned through assemblies. | Assemblies did not exist in the Monarchies . |
The two powerful republics in the 6th century BCE were:
- The Lichchhavis
- The Shakyas
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