Outlines of an History of the Hindu Law of Partition, Inheritance and Adoption, as Contained in the Original Sanskrit Treatises [Hardcover]

About The Book: Outlines of an History of the Hindu Law of Partition, Inheritance and Adoption by Julius Jolly, published in 1885, offers a comprehensive study of Hindu family law as found in ancient Sanskrit texts. Jolly examines the historical development of laws regarding inheritance, partition, and adoption, tracing their evolution from early Hindu legal treatises like the Manusmriti and the Yajnavalkya Smriti. The work highlights the legal principles governing family structures, property rights, and succession, offering valuable insights into the traditional legal framework in ancient India. About The Author: Professor Julius Jolly (1849–1932) was a German scholar, translator, and expert in Indian law and medicine. He studied Sanskrit, comparative linguistics, and Iranian languages, earning his doctorate in ancient Iranian dialects. In 1882–1883, he visited India as Tagore Professor of Law, delivering lectures later published as Outlines of an History of the Hindu Law of Partition, Inheritance and Adoption (1885). Jolly contributed significantly to works on Hindu law, medical literature, and edited key legal texts. He retired in 1922 but continued his academic contributions until 1928. The Title 'Outlines of an History of the Hindu Law of Partition, Inheritance and Adoption, as Contained in the Original Sanskrit Treatises written/authored/edited by Julius Jolly', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369207367 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 358 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History, Religion. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms