Indian Political Thinkers

This book presents a concise study of the evolution of Indian political thought from ancient to modern times. It covers the ideas and contributions of major political thinkers, including Kautilya, Gautama Buddha, Ashoka, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Swami Vivekananda, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Subhas Chandra Bose, M. N. Roy, Ram Manohar Lohia, and Jayaprakash Narayan. The book explains their philosophies, social and political ideas, and their contributions to Indian society, democracy, justice, equality, nationalism, and nation-building. It is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as aspirants preparing for NET, SET, UPSC, and MPSC examinations.The book encourages readers to develop a critical understanding of India's rich political and intellectual heritage and its relevance to contemporary democratic governance. It also provides a strong conceptual foundation for academic learning, competitive examinations, and further research in Political Science.