Medieval Hindu law
Subtitle: historical evolution and enlightened rebellion
By: Ashutosh Dayal Mathur.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New Delhi; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 251
ISBN-13: 9780195685589
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [233]-245) and index.