Description
The Mauryan Polity by V.R. Ramachandra Dikshitar examines the political and administrative structures of the Mauryan Empire, focusing on governance, economic policies, and social organization under rulers like Chandragupta and Ashoka. Drawing from texts like the Arthashastra and various inscriptions, Dikshitar details roles within administration, taxation, and law enforcement, portraying the Mauryan Empire as a pioneering centralized state in Indian history.