[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918) › c5.85 # Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals c5.85 Ancient Indian Education: An Inquiry into its Origin, Development, and Ideals c5.85 - **Language:** English ### [c5.85](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c5.85) In ancient times the arts and crafts were encouraged by kings and great nobles, and many of them kept their own craftsmen who were organized on a semi-feudal¹ basis. Sometimes they were in the service of a temple or monastery. The position of such craftsmen was secure and hereditary. - [Previous: c5.84](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c5.84) - [Next: c5.86](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c5.86) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c5.85](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.keay-1918.c5.85) · Pramāṇa