State and Government in Ancient India c10.s4.10

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c10.s4.10

The jurisdiction of the state in ancient India thus extended over almost all the spheres of life. Did it not interfere with individual liberty? Did it become possible because the very conception of liberty was not properly developed¹ or because people were disposed to accept the state's claim to omniscience or infallibility?

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