About Thiruvalluvar: Ethical Life and Politics

In this post, notes of “Unit 7: About Thiruvalluvar: Ethical Life and Politics” from “DSC – 8: Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Thiruvalluvar was an ancient Tamil thinker and poet, famous for his work, the Tirukkural. This important text talks about ethics, morality, […]

Aggannasutta (Digha Nikaya): Theory of Kingship

In this post, notes of “Unit 6: Aggannasutta (Digha Nikaya): Theory of Kingship” from “DSC – 8: Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Introduction Overview of Aggannasutta The Aggannasutta is a talk found in the Digha Nikaya, which is a key part of the […]

Kautilya : biography, Theory of State

In this post, notes of “Unit 5: kautilya: Theory of state” from “DSC – 8: Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.   Kautilya’s Role in Ancient Indian Politics Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, was a key figure in ancient Indian politics. He is famous for […]

Brihaspati: statecraft, Justice, Inter-state Relations, Relevance in Modern Context

In this post, notes of “Unit 3: Brihaspati: Statecraft, Justice, Inter-state Relations” from “DSC – 8: Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Introduction to Brihaspati Brihaspati is an important figure in Indian philosophy and politics, known as a symbol of wisdom. He made significant […]

Authencity of manusmriti: Social laws & Concept of justice

In this post, notes of “Unit 2: Manusmriti: Authenticity of Manu smrit, Social Laws and Conception of Justice” from “DSC – 8: Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Introduction of Manu Manu is an important figure in ancient Indian history, known for writing the […]

Distinctive Features of Indian Political Thought

In this post, notes of “Unit 1: Foundations of Indian Political Thought: Distinctive Features of Indian Political Thought” from “DSC – 8: Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. You Can also read other parts (A) An Overview on Sources of Indian Political Thought (B) […]

Cultural and Territorial Conception of India

In this post, notes of “Unit 1: Foundations of Indian Political Thought: Cultural and Territorial Conception of India” from “DSC – 8: Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. You Can also read other parts (A) An Overview on Sources of Indian Political Thought (C) […]

Sources of Indian Political Thought

In this post, notes of “Unit 1: Foundations of Indian Political Thought: An Overview on Sources of Indian Political Thought” from “DSC – 8: Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. You Can also read other parts (B) Cultural and Territorial conception of India (C) […]

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