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प्रश्न
What are the various functions and objects given up by a defeated king?
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उत्तर
A defeated king abdicates his crown. He parts with his scepter too. He hands over his right to rule the kingdom to the victorious king. He gives up the right to levy taxes on subjects. Fie also gives up his right and listens to the woes of ordinary subjects and solves them.
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