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The origin of Indian republic dates back to the 6 century B.C. The Republican trend existed through almost all aspects of life. The concept of a republic took place much earlier than that of the sabhas and samitis of the vedic age, when the western world had not even known organised political life. Ancient Indian thinkers used the term Gana or Sangh to denote the republic. The real power in this system of government lies in the hands of tribal obigarchies. The most powerful non monarchical state at this time was the Vrijian confederacy of which the chief element was the tribe of the Licchavis. The republican system was based on firm internal organisations, principals of equality , justice ,unity, material prosperity and strong military strength. A survey of the system suggests that republican form of government had faith in decentralisations of power. Perhaps this was one of the reason for the inherent weakness of the system.