ICSE Class 6 Answered

The king in the Early Vedic period did not have absolute power and had to consult two councils, sabha and samiti, before taking important decisions. The samiti was a big assembly where any member of the tribe could express his/her opinion regarding issues under consideration. The sabha, on the other hand, was a smaller assembly of the important tribe members who advised and aided the king. Women could also take part in such assemblies.