Unit I: a. Salient features of Ancient Indian Political Thought b. Beyond Anglo-American Narrative i. Need for Indian Vocabulary and Indian Framework ii. Nation vs Rashtra iii. India or Bharat iv. Religion vs Dharma v. Culture vs Sanskriti
Questions for 12 mark Salient Features of Ancient Indian Political Thought 1. Discuss the key principles of governance as outlined in Kautilya’s Arthashastra. 2. Evaluate the concept of Rajadharma and its importance in maintaining social order in Ancient India. 3. Analyze the political philosophies of Jainism and their contributions to Ancient Indian political thought. 4. Examine the significance of the Sabha and Samiti in the political systems of the Vedic period. 5. Discuss the political implications of the Bhagavad Gita's teachings on leadership and duty. Beyond Anglo-American Narrative 6. Discuss the limitations of Anglo-American political frameworks in understanding Indian political thought. 7. Analyze the impact of colonialism on the interpretation and study of Indian political systems. 8. Evaluate the contributions of Indian scholars in redefining Indian political thought post-independence. Need for Indian Vocabulary and Indian Framework 9. Analyze the si...