The 'Asvamedha' and 'Rajasuya' sacrifices were performed by the

The Asvamedha (horse sacrifice) and Rajasuya (royal consecration) were major Vedic rituals performed by kings to establish their power, legitimacy, and divine right to rule. These sacrifices are extensively documented in Vedic literature, particularly the Brahmanas, and are central to understanding Aryan socio-political and religious structures.