Chanakya (Sanskrit: चाणक्य Cāṇakya) (c. 350-283 BCE) was an adviser and a prime minister to the first Maurya Emperor Chandragupta (c. 340-293 BCE), who was the chief architect of his rise to power.He is known as "The Indian Machiavelli" in the Western world.Two books are attributed to Chanakya: Arthashastra and Nitishastra which is also known as Chanakya Niti.
The Arthashastra discusses monetary and fiscal policies, welfare, international relations, and war strategies in detail. Nitishastra is a treatise on the ideal way of life, and shows Chanakya's in depth study of the Indian way of life.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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