Q. What was the assembly hall of a Gana-Sangha called in ancient India?
Answer: Santhagara
Notes: Santhagara was the council hall of republican polities (Gana-Sanghas) in ancient India, especially among clans like the Licchavis. It served as a venue for administrative meetings and democratic deliberations, predating the Mauryan Empire, and reflected early forms of representative governance in ancient Indian society.