[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic)](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927) › c6.55 # Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c6.55 Theory of Government in Ancient India (Post-Vedic) c6.55 - **Language:** English ### [c6.55](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6.55) The alliance between the Brāhmaṇa and the Kṣatriya is, of course, all important but it is recognised that general social harmony and co-operation are necessary to perfect happiness. Following their respective duties, the three higher castes should endeavour to maintain harmony. All the four orders should attend to their functions; wholesome barriers should be maintained.³ - [Previous: c6.54](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6.54) - [Next: c6.56](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6.56) - [Up: c6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6.55](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.prasad-1927.c6.55) · Pramāṇa