Citing specific evidence from the ramayana explain some of the characteristics of the ideal ruler in ancient south asian society.

To have great leadership, be a hero, and protect your people are the characteristics for the ideal ruler.

for example,he demonstrate leadership skills such as leading by example. he illustrated how Rama was the one who shielded them from attack by sending forth the arrows that killed the evil she. by such brave act, Rama not only led by example but reinstated his role as the protector. as a hero,when the evil King Ravana kidnapped Sita, Rama rescued her.