in the sense of surplus product, in ancient India. The great Indian civilisation, which their ceaseless, back-breaking toil spread over nearly three millenniums has raised and nou- rished, had in return fashioned and perpetuated the shackles of their slavery and servitude. read more
Slavery was very much present in the ancient India and ample proofs are available in many sources. Rig Veda is very much familiar with slavery. It defines a slave a someone who has no rights,power,autonomy or honour and survives as a property of the master.A slave was supposed to perform all the duties of the master. read more
Perhaps, since slavery did not exist in North-Western India, it had an impact on Megasthenes and he declared that whole of India was free from the custom of slavery. Origin of Slavery in India Various factors contributed to the growth of slavery system in Ancient India. read more
There is evidence of the existence of slavery or personal circumstances resembling slavery and bonded-servitude since ancient times. However the study of its history in India is complicated by contested definitions, ideological and religious perceptions, difficulties in interpreting written sources, and perceptions of political impact of interpretations of written sources. read more
History of Slavery system in Ancient India Megasthenes Remark about Slavery System in India. When Megasthenes came to India in the 4 th Century B.C., he found that slavery system was unknown to the Ancient Indian society. He has declared all the Indians are free. Slaves do not exist in India. read more