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About The Book: "Ancient Foundations of Economics in India" by K. T. Shah explores the economic principles and institutions of ancient Indian civilization. Drawing from classical texts like the Arthashastra and Dharmashastra, Shah analyzes systems of trade, taxation, agriculture, property rights, and state control. He demonstrates how economic thought in early India was deeply interwoven with ethics, law, and governance. The book offers a scholarly yet accessible view into India’s rich economic heritage, challenging the notion that economic theory in India developed only in the modern era. About The Author: Khushal Talaksi Shah (1888–1953) was an Indian economist, lawyer, and socialist who played a significant role in the Constituent Assembly of India. Educated at the London School of Economics and Gray’s Inn, he practiced law in Bombay and advocated for secularism, socialism, and judicial independence in the Constitution. A member of key committees, he also contested India’s first presidential election. Shah was a vocal reformist, playwright in Gujarati, and a member of the 1938 National Planning Committee, contributing deeply to India’s constitutional and political thought. The Title 'Ancient Foundations Of Economics In India written/authored/edited by K. T. Shah', published in the year 1950. The ISBN 9789371699860 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 188 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.