INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The most important functionary seems to have been the purohita after King. The Purohit was the Chief Adviser and temporal guru (spiritual teacher) of the king. The two priests who played a major part in the time of Rig Veda were Vasishtha and Visvamitra.

Detailed explanation-2: -Solution(By Examveda Team) In the Rigvedic period, after the king the next most Important functionary of the State was the Purohita.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Purohit or the priests and the commander-in-chief were the most important people and assisted the king with their advice. There were two important councils to assist the king-Samiti and Sabha. The Samiti was the body represented by the people of the tribe, while the Sabha consisted of distinguished members.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most important responsibility of the king was to protect the tribe. He also appointed the chief priest or the purohit to assist him. He was also assisted by the Senani, who was the army chief in matters involving politics, economics and the military.

Detailed explanation-5: -Notes: The important functionaries of Early Vedic period are Purohita, Senani and Gramini.