Local Government In Ancient India, written by Radhakumud Mookerji and first published in 1919, is a comprehensive study of the local administration and governance of ancient India. The book explores the various forms of local government that existed in India during the period of 600 BCE to 320 CE, including the village, town, and city councils, as well as the role of the king in local administration.Mookerji examines the structure and functions of these local councils, including their composition, powers, and ...
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Local Government In Ancient India, written by Radhakumud Mookerji and first published in 1919, is a comprehensive study of the local administration and governance of ancient India. The book explores the various forms of local government that existed in India during the period of 600 BCE to 320 CE, including the village, town, and city councils, as well as the role of the king in local administration.Mookerji examines the structure and functions of these local councils, including their composition, powers, and responsibilities. He also discusses the role of the local officials, such as the village headman, the town clerk, and the city magistrate, and their relationship with the local councils.The book also covers the social and economic aspects of local governance, such as the collection of taxes, the maintenance of public works, and the provision of relief to the poor and needy. Mookerji also explores the relationship between local government and religion, including the role of the temple in local administration.Overall, Local Government In Ancient India provides a detailed and insightful account of the local administration and governance of ancient India, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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