Prelims · 1 Ancient & Medieval India · 1.5.2 Ancient literature

1.5.2.2 Dharmashastras and Smritis: Manu to Narada

Dharmashastra texts lay down rules of caste, family, property, crime and kingship, and give historians a view of the social ideal rather than daily practice.

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Key terms

  • Dharmasutra
  • Manusmriti
  • Yajnavalkya
  • Narada
  • Brihaspati
  • Katyayana
  • Mitakshara
  • Dayabhaga
  • stridhana

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