Medieval Hindu law : historical evolution and enlightened rebellion /
Based on a detailed study of 7 leading Sanskrit texts written during that period as well as significant commentaries on the smrtis and dharma sutras, the book focuses on the changes which took place at the time, and their subsequent reflection in the texts. It explores how and why Hindu law emerged...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English. |
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New Delhi ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
2007.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Based on a detailed study of 7 leading Sanskrit texts written during that period as well as significant commentaries on the smrtis and dharma sutras, the book focuses on the changes which took place at the time, and their subsequent reflection in the texts. It explores how and why Hindu law emerged from the shadows of dharma and established itself independently as vyavahara. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxxii, 251 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-245) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780199081578 0199081573 |