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Question
How did the king become more powerful during this period?
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Solution
The king became more powerful during this period because kingship became hereditary. The sabha and Samiti lost much of their control over the king. Many new officials assistants like treasures, collectors, chamberlain had come into prominence. The king was elevated to the position of God’s representative on earth.
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