Administrative History of India

Essays

The Ennobling World of Hindu Taxation Policy

The Ennobling World of Hindu Taxation Policy

A brief exploration of the various dimensions of Hindu taxation policy, its underlying philosophy and practice

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A Portrait of Hindu Ministers as Models of Administrative Excellence

A Portrait of Hindu Ministers as Models of Administrative Excellence

The Hindu civilisational continuity is also seen in the organisation of its administration, which was helmed by some extraordinary ministers: from Kautilya to the Ashta-Pradhans

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Hindu Civilisational Self-Discovery through Political, Administrative and Legal Institutions

Hindu Civilisational Self-Discovery through Political, Administrative and Legal Institutions

The first episode of a detailed essay delving into the history of Hindu Political, Administrative and Legal Institutions

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Introducing a Miniature Village Republic in the Sevuna Empire

Introducing a Miniature Village Republic in the Sevuna Empire

The first episode of a series demonstrating the unbroken continuity of the profound village administrative setup that has endured from the dawn of Hindu civilisation.

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