Why was grama bhojaka powerful?
HistoryClass 6AllAnswered 5 Apr 2026
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Answer: Grama bhojaka was the village headman. He was the largest landowner. He did not cultivate his own land and had slaves and hired workers to work on his fields. The King had given him the duty to collect taxes from the village. He functioned as a judge. He also had to perform the duties of a policeman. This added to his prestige and made him powerful.
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