Syllabus
Course Code: 16/20AIH201 Course Name: Ancient Indian Administration and Polity |
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MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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1 | 1. State: Theories of Origin, Concept, Nature, Aim and Functions, Sources of Ancient Indian polity. 2. Origin of Political Institution in Ancient India: Concept of Dandniti, types of State, Kingship : Divinity, Absolutism and Curbs, Coronation of King, Mantri Parishad |
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2 | 3. Political Organization and Institutions referred in Vedic Literature 4. Monarchical and Republican States,Ganarajya and Paur-Janapadas. |
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3 | 5. Mauryas and their Administration 6. Gupta Polity and Administration 7. Local Self Government in Ancient India |
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4 | 8. Feudal States and Administration: Pushpabhutis, Palas, Pallavas and Cholas 9. Corporate life: Guilds their organization and functions. 10. Inter-State relations. |