{"product_id":"hindu-polity-a-constitutional-history-of-india-in-hindu-times-by-k-p-jayaswal-hardcover","title":"HINDU POLITY : A CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY OF INDIA IN HINDU TIMES BY K.P. JAYASWAL (HARDCOVER)","description":"\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eK. P. Jayaswal’s Hindu Polity: A Constitutional History of India in Hindu Times\u003c\/em\u003e is a pioneering work on the \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003epolitical and constitutional institutions of ancient India\u003c\/strong\u003e. Drawing extensively on historical, literary, epigraphic, and archaeological sources, Jayaswal examines the evolution of governance and political organization in India before the medieval period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"2\"\u003eThe book explores important institutions and concepts such as \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003ekingship, republics, assemblies, councils, administration, law, taxation, local government, diplomacy, and the relationship between the ruler and the people\u003c\/strong\u003e. Particular attention is given to the existence and functioning of ancient Indian \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003erepublican and oligarchic states\u003c\/strong\u003e, challenging the view that monarchy was the only form of political organization in early India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"3\"\u003eJayaswal also discusses the constitutional traditions of ancient Indian states and the role of institutions such as \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003esabha, samiti, gana, and sangha\u003c\/strong\u003e. His analysis provides insights into the development of political thought, administrative practices, and systems of governance in ancient India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"4\"\u003eFirst published in the early twentieth century, the work remains significant in the study of \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eancient Indian political history, constitutional traditions, and indigenous systems of government\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is particularly useful for students, researchers, and readers interested in \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eIndian history, political science, constitutional history, and ancient Indian political thought\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indian Hobby Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67725046513707,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6796\/1387\/files\/001_0d26ea7c-4ec2-4271-a6a8-849caa99fc9e.jpg?v=1791179993","url":"https:\/\/www.indianhobbycenter.com\/products\/hindu-polity-a-constitutional-history-of-india-in-hindu-times-by-k-p-jayaswal-hardcover","provider":"Indian Hobby Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}