Tribes were no longer considered to be independent nations.
The opposite word for secede is untie
“As the caste system later developed, merit became irrelevant status became hereditary. It is said that when Brahma was procreating, a “negative energy” emerged from him. ... In this Hindu scripture, Brahmin originated from the mouth of Brahma, while Kshatriya originated from the arms.”
Ships were able to transport goods
