Kautilya's Arthashastra: A Guide to Governance
Description: Kautilya's Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy. Written by Kautilya, a minister to the Maurya emperor Chandragupta Maurya, the Arthashastra is considered one of the most important works on political science and economics ever written. | |
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Who is considered the author of the Arthashastra?
In which century was the Arthashastra written?
What is the main theme of the Arthashastra?
What does the term 'Arthashastra' literally mean?
According to the Arthashastra, what are the four main pillars of a successful state?
What is the concept of 'mandala' in the Arthashastra?
What is the Arthashastra's view on the role of the king?
What is the Arthashastra's view on taxation?
What is the Arthashastra's view on the role of the military?
What is the Arthashastra's view on the role of spies?
What is the Arthashastra's view on the role of women?
What is the Arthashastra's view on the role of foreigners?
What is the Arthashastra's view on the role of religion?
What is the Arthashastra's view on the role of education?
What is the Arthashastra's view on the role of the arts?