With reference to early Vedic political structures, the relationship between the Rajan and the Purohita was not merely religious but represented an institutional duopoly. What was the primary political function of the Purohita behind the tribal chief?

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The Purohita was the most influential figure next to the Rajan in early Vedic times. Scholars like A.A. Macdonell highlight that the Purohita accompanied the chief to battlefields, offered prayers to secure divine backing, and acted as a supreme counselor on tribal alliances and diplomacy, making the office a cornerstone of early state consolidation.

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