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Medieval Hindu law

Mathur, Ashutosh Dayal.

Medieval Hindu law historical evolution and enlightened rebellion / [electronic resource] : Ashutosh Dayal Mathur. - New Delhi ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007. - 1 online resource (xxxii, 251 p.)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

9780199081578 (ebook) : No price


Hindu law--History.
Hindu civilization.


India--Social life and customs.

KNS122 / .M38 2007

340.5254