Module 7 - Town Planning and Public Administration

Introduction Here we focus on town planning and architecture in ancient India, drawing heavily fr...

Introduction Vastu-shastra, the ancient Indian science of architecture, deals with the art of pro...

Introduction Vastu-shastra, the ancient Indian science of architecture, is based on the concept o...

Introduction Here we will explore the principles of town planning in ancient India, drawing from ...

Introduction Here we explore the architectural wonders of ancient Indian temples, showcasing thei...

Temple Architecture in India Introduction Let us delve into the science and thought behind the ma...

Introduction Here we will focus on iconography, the art of idol making, which is a crucial aspec...

Introduction Let us explore governance and public administration in the Indian tradition, focusin...

Introduction Here we will see an overview of Kautilya's Arthashastra, a key text on public admini...

Introduction Here let us explore the key elements of a state as envisaged by Kautilya in his Arth...

Introduction Here we focus on two of the seven elements of a Kautilyan state: the King (Swami) an...

Introduction Here we will focus on two more elements of the seven elements of a Kautilyan state: ...

Introduction Here we will explore Kosha, the fifth element of a Kautilyan state, focusing on the ...

Introduction Let us examine Danda, the sixth element of a Kautilyan state, representing law and o...

Introduction Here we examine Mitra, the seventh and final element of a Kautilyan state, focusing ...

Introduction Here we will explore the administrative setup described in Kautilya's Arthashastra, ...

Introduction In this section we will discuss the relevance of Kautilya's Arthashastra in modern g...

Public Administration in Epics Introduction In this section we will explore public administration...