• Sudeshna Basu

The picture of ancient Indian political system can be obtained from the scriptures like Daṇḍanīti, Arthaśāstra, Śukranītisāra and to some extent from the two great epics the Rāmāyaṇa and the Mahābhārata. Though the form of state in the early vedic period was tribal, subsequently the chaotic condition of the tribal state resolved. Thereafter the most common form of Government coming into later development became monarchical. The ancient Indian scholars namely Manu, Kauṭilya and Śukra recommended the theoretical and practical principles required for smooth running of the ancient Government. The ancient state had seven constituents, called Saptāṅga namely Svāmin, Amātyas, Janapada, Durgas, Koṣa, Daṇḍa and Mitra tathā Nīti which were organized as a whole in order to promote social, political and economical development of the state. The king used to be usually guided by his council of ministers. The only purpose of the king was the welfare of his subjects without any personal gain. In the monarchial state democracy public liberty prevailed in the local Government like village, panchayat, trade council etc.

Kauṭilya ,Śukranītisāra , Mudrārākṣasa , Caṇankya , Governance, Dūta

"An Overview of Ancient Indian Governance", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 1, page no.874-877, January-2017, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701975.pdf

"An Overview of Ancient Indian Governance", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 1, page no. pp874-877, January-2017, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701975.pdf