The Rajas (kings) did not have capital cities, palaces or regular armies, nor did they collect taxes during the _______ period.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Rigvedic.
• During the Rigvedic period, the society was organized around tribes and clans, and the Rajas (kings) did not have centralized power, capital cities, regular armies, or collect taxes.
Information Booster:

• Rigvedic period: Roughly 1500 BCE to 1000 BCE, marked by tribal republics and small kingdoms.

• Rajas: Functioned as tribal chiefs, and the role was more about leadership and protection than governance.

• Sources: The Rigveda mentions the early Indo-Aryan society and its structure.