Election Process in the Early Republic

A large and elaborate ceremony involving the sacrifice of animals, used to determine who would be chosen as a leader.

Around 3000 years ago, some men became leaders by performing elaborate sacrifices.

People, often referred to as the 'jana,' directly selected their rulers.

Voting, where people directly choose their leaders, has become common in the last 50 years.

Shankaran's grandparents were excited to vote because they could choose their own rulers.

This practice involves letting a horse roam freely while the leader's men guard it. Performing this ritual made a man eligible to become a king.

The 'ashvamedha' ritual was a way to become a king in ancient times.

The people, commonly known as the 'jana,' directly selected their rulers.

The practice of voting, where people directly elect their leaders, has become a common practice in recent times, specifically within the last 50 years.

Shankaran's grandparents were excited to choose their own rulers through voting.