Rajdharma
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Rajadharma () is the Sanskrit term for the duty of the king or emperor. The concept of the rajadharma is extensively discussed in the genre of Hindu literature called the Dharmashastras.
== Description == Rajadharma referred to the obligations of a king or emperor towards his subjects, to ensure their prosperity and peace during his reign. The Arthashastra and the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata are regarded to be prominent sources of literature regarding this concept.
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