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'Rituals helped the kings in establishing their power in the Later Vedic Age.' Support this statement with examples.
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In the Later Vedic Age, the kings performed several yajnas or sacrifices. When a king ascended the throne, the rajasuya yajna was performed. After this yajna, the king had supreme powers in the area. Another important yajna was the ashvamedha yajna, which was performed by powerful kings to establish their supremacy over lands.
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