3 Review(s)

About The Book: State and Government in Ancient India by Anant Sadashiv Altekar is a seminal work in Indian political history, examining the structure and functioning of the state in ancient India. Altekar explores various aspects of governance, including the roles of rulers, ministers, and councils, as well as legal systems and administrative frameworks. Drawing from historical texts, he provides a comprehensive analysis of how ancient Indian societies managed political authority, highlighting both continuity and change over time About The Author: Anant Sadashiv Altekar (1898–1960) was a distinguished Indian historian, archaeologist, and numismatist. He served as Professor and Head of the Department of Ancient Indian History at Banaras Hindu University and later directed the Kashi Prasad Jayaswal Research Institute. Altekar’s archaeological work, including excavations at Kotah and Kumhrar, uncovered significant Mauryan-era relics. His 1934 book, Education in Ancient India, is a notable contribution to the study of India’s educational history The Title 'State And Government In Ancient India written/authored/edited by A. S. Altekar', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367801109 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 433 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Politics. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.