The Social and Military Position of the Ruling Caste in Ancient India, as Represented by the Sanskrit Epic c2.s9: Table of Contents and Index of Chief Topics

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I. Origin of the Epic, p. 58. II. Historical value of the Epic, p. 70. III. A. The Social position of the Ruling Caste; the Caste in general; divisions of the People, p. 72. B. Royalty.
1. The King, p. 113.
2. Royal Duties, p. 115.
3. Royal Occupations, p. 125.
4. Modes of Government, p. 135.
5. Succession; choice of King; primogeniture, p. 137.
6. Royal Consecration, p. 145.
7. Assembly and Council, p. 148.
8. Purohita and Priestly Power, p. 151.
9. Ambassador, p. 162.
10. Social Relations of the King, p. 164.
11. Royal Marriage, p. 167.
12. Royal Burial, p. 170.
13. The Imperial City, p. 174.
14. Note on Caste-exchange, p. 179. IV. Military Position of the Ruling Caste.
1. Philosophy of War, p. 181.
2. General Fighting-force and Military Sentiment, p. 184.
3. Military Tactics, p. 191.
4. Observations on the Usages in the Field, p. 219.
5. Laws of Battle, p. 227.
6. Army-forces in Detail, p. 233. A. The Chariot, p. 235. The Charioteer, p. 251. The Chariot-steeds, p. 255. The Chariot-knight, p. 259. B. Cavalry, p. 262. C. Elephant-riders, p. 265. D. Weapons, p. 269. E. Armor and Defense, p. 303. Remarks on Magic and Science of Weapons, p. 308. F. Paraphernalia of Battle and Music in the Epic, p. 316, 318. V. Appendix on the Status of Woman, p. 330. The Girl, p. 339. The Wife, p. 352. The Widow, p. 370.