Why do Kings Exist? | Ancient Indian Political Thought

The emergence of the Institution of Monarchy was a major event in Indian history. In this video, we will look at how Ancient texts explained the origin of the institution of Kingship.

Reference:-

• Bhattacharyya, Deborah P., Theories of Kingship in Ancient Sanskrit Literature
• Ghoshal, U.N., A History of Indian Political Ideas, 1959.
• Jayaswal, K.P., Hindu Polity, 1943.
• Roy, Brajdeo Prasad., Political Ideas and Institutions in the Mahabharata, 1975.
• Sindh, Upinder., A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India, 2015.
• Singh, Upinder., Political Violence in Ancient India, 2017.
• Sharma, Jagdish P., Republics in Ancient India, 1968.

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