Interstate Relations in Northern Indian

Book Detail

• Binding: Hardcover
• Brand: D.K. Printworld
• Number of Pages: 377
• Release Date: 01-01-2020
• EAN: 9788124610343
• Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches
• Language: English

Description

Interstate Relations in Northern India (800–1200 CE) presents a detailed analysis of the political landscape of medieval India, focusing on the Rāja-Maṇḍala (circle of states) and the composition of empires and kingdoms. The book explores the fundamental principles of interstate relations in ancient India, discussing the classification of states based on power, independence, tribute, and political allegiance. It also examines the Ṣāḍguṇya (sixfold policy) comprising peace (sandhi), war (vigraha), strategic movement (yana), neutrality (āsana), dual policy (dvaidhī-bhāva), and seeking refuge (saṁśraya). The theoretical framework is contextualized with historical examples from the reigns of the Candellas, Pālas, Paramāras, Pratīhāras, Rājpūts, Cālukyas, Rāṣṭrakūṭas, Arabs, and Cāhamānas, providing a nuanced understanding of medieval Indian diplomacy and geopolitics.

Author

• Name: Shiva G. Bajpai
• About the Author: Dr. Shiva Gopal Bajpai is a distinguished historian specializing in ancient and medieval Indian political history. His research focuses on interstate relations, governance structures, and the influence of traditional political theories on historical events. Through his scholarly works, he has significantly contributed to the study of India's political evolution and the interpretation of historical statecraft.