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The Arthashastra by KAUTILYA (rare books)

The Arthashastra by KAUTILYA (rare books)

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The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, military strategy, and governance, attributed to Kautilya (also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta). Composed around the 4th century BCE during the Mauryan Empire, the text is structured into 15 books (or sections) and over 180 chapters. It covers a wide range of topics including law, diplomacy, taxation, war, espionage, trade, agriculture, and civil administration. Kautilya presents a pragmatic and sometimes ruthless view of governance, emphasizing the king’s role in maintaining order and expanding power. He advocates for realpolitik—prioritizing practical governance over moral or religious considerations—and introduces the “Mandala theory” of foreign policy, which assesses allies and enemies based on geography and strategic interest. The Arthashastra remains a foundational work in Indian political philosophy and has been compared to Machiavelli’s The Prince for its realism and sharp political insight.

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Kautilya, also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta, was a brilliant ancient Indian philosopher, economist, and political strategist who lived around the 4th century BCE. He was the chief advisor and mentor to Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire, and is credited with helping to unify much of the Indian subcontinent under Mauryan rule. A master of diplomacy and strategy, Kautilya taught at the ancient university of Takshashila and authored The Arthashastra, which outlines his vision of effective governance, economic management, and national security. Revered as India’s first political realist, Kautilya’s ideas influenced not only ancient Indian politics but continue to be studied in modern strategic and political thought across the world.

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