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Spy System in Ancient India: From Vedic Period to Gupta Period Hardcover
2007BIBHB0086150872007. Hardcover. New. In India the system of espionage is as old as the Rigveda. It has developed into a sophisticated political art. 'Spies are the eyes of Kings' is a proverbial saying current among the people from time immemorial. In her work the author has emphasised on the existence of spy system from the early vedic period. The spies seem to have been largely employed then not merely to ascertain validity or invalidity in the statements of parties and witnesses but also to gather correct and reliable information as to the movements of tribal settlements of inimical tendency or disposition. It is an indispensable adjunct of foreign policy and also an important instrument of serving the government. Kautilya envisaged a wellknit system of espionage. The author has included a separate chapter on diplomacy and diplomatic agents. As spying and diplomacy work together and the duties and functions of spies and diplomats overlap and coincide. The ancient Indian spy system was so developed and organised that till today it is a perennial source of inspiration and more useful basis for the modern intelligence system. This book will be useful not only to readers for History but scholars working in the field of Political Science Military Science Administration Diplomacy etc. Moreover it is a treasure house of important information for the students preparing for competitive examinations. It is a learned attempt for the indepth. About The Author: Dr. Mrs. Manila Rohatgi obtained her masters degree in History with Gold Medal. After M.Phil. and Ph.D. she started her career as Assistant Lecturer in C.C.S. University Meerut. She is a regular member of different societies like Indian History Congress Indian Archaeological Society Mahatama Gandhi International Humanity Mission etc. She has been awarded with President Award in National Scouting and Guiding in 1991. Presently she is working as head Deptt. of History Hapur Gzb with an aim to explore now ideas and research techniques in History. She has published many research papers in various reputed magazines books etc. She has been NET UGC observer for many times. She is keenly engrossed to ladder up the problems of weaker section of female society and speaks forcefully for upsurge of child knowledge and development programmes. Contents: A Vedic Hymn � Preface � Acknowledgements � Abbreviations � Introduction � Organization of Spies � Functions of Spies � Techniques of Spies � Various Covers of Spies � Visakanya : The Poisonous Beauty � Diplomacy and Diplomatic Agents � Position and Contribution of Spies � Conclusion � Bibliography � Index. The Title 'Spy System in Ancient India: From Vedic Period to Gupta Period written/authored/edited by Manila Rohatgi' published in the year 2007. The ISBN 9788178355153 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 294 Pages. The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History / Archaeology / Police / Criminology / Law. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover
