The Manusmriti discusses the polity of ancient India, and advocates for a political authority to prevent disorder in society. According to the text, it is the duty of the king to ensure justice and protect the weak.
Indian Political Thought
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Religion has had a significant influence on the polity in pre-modern India. The guiding principle of the…
During the Medieval period in India, two texts mentioned important ideas regarding sovereign authority which are as follows –
Fatwa-i-Jahandari and
Ain-i-Akbari
The political ideas of Ancient India are diverse and complex, but some of the major features of this tradition include: 1] Monarchy 2] Democratic Values 3] Decentralization 4] Dharma 5] Spies and Armies 6] Welfare State 7] Republics and Oligarchies.