Cover of Medieval Hindu law

Book 2007

Medieval Hindu law

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Published
2007
  • Hindu law
  • History
  • Law
  • Hindu civilization

Based on a detailed study of 7 leading Sanskrit texts written during that period as well as significant commentaries on the smrtis and dharma sutras, the book focuses on the changes which took place at the time, and their subsequent reflection in the texts. It explores how and why Hindu law emerged from the shadows of dharma and established itself independently as vyavahara.