Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India
Sharma, Ram Sharan
Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India - Delhi Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House 2018 - 462
The present work Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient Indian discusses different views on the origin and nature of the state in ancient India. It also deals with stages and processes of state formation and examines the relevance of caste and kin-based collectivities to the construction of polity. The Vedic assemblies are studied in some detail, and developments in political organisation are presented in relation to their changing social and economic background. The book also shows how religion and rituals were brought in the service of the ruling class.
9788120808980
Political Ideas
Ancient India
320.95401 SHA
Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India - Delhi Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House 2018 - 462
The present work Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient Indian discusses different views on the origin and nature of the state in ancient India. It also deals with stages and processes of state formation and examines the relevance of caste and kin-based collectivities to the construction of polity. The Vedic assemblies are studied in some detail, and developments in political organisation are presented in relation to their changing social and economic background. The book also shows how religion and rituals were brought in the service of the ruling class.
9788120808980
Political Ideas
Ancient India
320.95401 SHA
