Indian Political Thinkers -I

Manu: Ideological foundation, Central theme and content of Manusmriti, the state, Saptanga theory, territorial administration, financial administration, judicial system, interstate relations.

Kautilya: Arthshashtra, theory of state, saptang theory, administrative organization, financial administration, judicial system, interstate relations, war contribution.

Shukra: Shukraniti, social order, state, Saptanga theory, financial administration, judicial system, interstate relations.

Ram Mohan Roy: Religious views, religio-social reforms, education, economic ideas, political ideas.

Vivekanand: Religious ideas, social ideas, political ideas, socialism, education.

Gopal Krishna Gokhle: Influences on Gokhle, faith in constitutional methods, spiritualization of politics, moderate views about British rule, local self government, legislative and administrative reforms, Hindu- Muslim unity, communal representation.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Tilak as an extremist, attitude towards Congress, radical political activities, Home Rule campaign, spiritual nationalism and revivalism, education, political independence and social reforms

Syed Ahmed Khan: Political ideas, secularism, social and educational reforms for Muslims.

Dadabhai Naoroji: Economic Drain Theory, Role in National movement.