About the Book: Indic Kingship in Theory and Practice explores the evolution of Indic kingship, political thought, governance, and statecraft from ancient India to the beginning of British colonial rule. Challenging conventional interpretations, it examines the scriptural, moral, administrative, and philosophical foundations of Indian kingship, arguing that it emphasized ethical governance and the welfare of society over coercive rule. An essential work for readers interested in Indian history, political philosophy, Hindu traditions, and ancient governance, it offers a fresh perspective on the principles that shaped India’s political institutions.