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UPSC Civil Services
2024
Indian History
The term 'Chakravartin' in ancient Indian political thought primarily denoted:
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Chakravartin literally means 'one who turns the wheel' and represented the ideal of a universal ruler in Indian political theory, whose sovereignty was justified by adherence to Chakravartin-defined duties and dharma rather than force alone.
This concept influenced political aspirations and legitimacy frameworks throughout Indian history, from the Mauryas to later kingdoms.
The term embodied a philosophical rather than purely military conception of imperial authority.