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Aspects Of Political Ideas And Indtitutions In Ancient India

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Publishers : Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House (MLBD)

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  • Genre : Essays>Archaeological & Historical Facts
  • Publication Year : 2015
  • ISBN No : 978-8120808980
  • Binding : Paper Back
  • Pages : 493
  • Weight : 600 gms
  • Height x Width x Depth : 8x5.5x1 Inch
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About the Book


Echoes of Power: The Political Tapestry of Ancient India


"Kings rise and fall, but the ideas that shape them endure."


         This book unfolds the evolution of political thought and institutions in ancient India, exploring how kingdoms were born, how rulers wielded power, and how society shaped the state. From kinship-based clans to structured monarchies, it traces the forces that built empires and defined governance.


  • The Birth of the State – Theories on its origins, from sacred duty to social contracts.


  • Vedic Assemblies & Republican Traditions – Sabha, Samiti, and the rise of early republics.


  • Power, Caste & Ritual – How religion served the ruling elite and reinforced authority. From Tribes to Empires – The Mauryas, Satavahanas, Kushanas, and Guptas—how power evolved.


                Spanning 22 thought-provoking chapters, this book is a journey through the political heartbeat of ancient India — a story of ambition, governance, and the eternal dance between power and principle.