Indian Antiquities or, Dissertations: Or, Dissertations, Relative to The Ancient Geographical Divisions, The Pure System of Primeval Theology, The Grand Code of Civil Laws, The Original from of Government and The Various and Profound Literature of Hindostan

Thomas Maurice’s Indian Antiquities (1793) is a seven-volume work that comprehensively examines the history, culture, and institutions of ancient India. Volume I explore’s India’s ancient geographical divisions, providing an understanding of the country’s regional diversity. Volume II delves into the religious beliefs and the primeval theology that shaped early Hinduism. Volume III investigates the grand civil code that governed ancient Indian society, detailing laws and practices. Volume IV examines the political systems and forms of governance in ancient India. Volumes V to VII focus on the profound literature of Hindostan, including Vedic texts, the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and other philosophical, scientific, and literary contributions. Maurice’s work offers an in-depth look at India’s cultural, legal, religious, and intellectual heritage.