ARTHASHASTRA

Arthashastra by Kautilya (also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta) is one of the greatest masterpieces of ancient Indian literature — a profound treatise on statecraft economics politics administration and military strategy. Written over two thousand years ago this timeless classic continues to influence modern thought on governance leadership and diplomacy. It serves as a comprehensive guide to the art of ruling and managing an empire with wisdom discipline and foresight.Kautilya the brilliant scholar and political strategist who helped establish the Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya compiled the Arthashastra as a manual for kings and administrators. The title itself means “The Science of Wealth” or “The Science of Polity” and the work is divided into fifteen books covering a vast range of subjects — from law taxation and trade to espionage war tactics and ethics in governance.