5 Questions
What does the word 'panchayat' mean?
Rule of five
What were the leaders of the Panchayat often called?
Mukhiya
When do historical mentions of Panchayat raj date back to?
Around 250 CE
What did the traditional Panchayats primarily do?
Settled disputes
What did Mahatma Gandhi advocate panchayat raj as?
The grassroots of democracy
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