Malla (tribe)

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1. What is the location?North-eastern South Asia (ancient India)
2. What is the chronological period?Iron Age
3. Who were the Malla tribe?The Malla were an ancient Indo‑Aryan tribe that lived in the fertile river valleys of northeastern India during the Iron Age.
4. How did the Malla govern themselves?They used a republican system called a gaṇasaṅgha, where a group of elite leaders shared power instead of having a single king.

Gaṇasaṅgha: An ancient Indian political system characterized by an aristocratic oligarchy or republic, distinct from monarchies.
Vajjika League: A significant confederation of tribes and states in ancient India, known for its collective political and military strength.
Indo-Aryan Languages: A major branch of the Indo-Iranian language family, encompassing many ancient and modern languages of Northern India and Pakistan.
Iron Age Metallurgy: The historical period characterized by the widespread use of iron for tools, weapons, and other implements, significantly altering societies.