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In my paper I have tried, to explore the diverse facets of political systems that had its genesis right from the sites of Vedic period where there was a consistent articulation of creating structures that supported the ideology of decentralization. However if one looks at it very specifically, to the phase of 6 BC then that was the era of the Solasa Mahajanapaads or the Ganasanghas. The Ganasangha period, was very vibrant and with an erudite thinker, philosopher like Gautama Buddha living during this phase. His sublime teachings had an effect on the entire the polity of this period where the Cattari Arya Saccani created an interesting paradigm of holistic deliberation in the polity. The suttas, have very clear examples that highlight this impact. Taking examples from some suttas I have ushered in this point. However, it is to the credit of the erudite thinker, scholar and political commentator Kautilya, who took this idea of accountability and gave it a practical impetus by formulating clear systems of decentralization by delegating responsibility to individuals. This was the first step for bringing in accountability but ensuring at the same time freedom of life and expressions. It is then interesting to document how both philosopher thinkers ushered this synergy that focused on freewill that was the fall out of accountability.