This book is composed almost entirely of all notes from the editorinterpreter and at times its impossible to work out which bits are from kautilya and which bits are just interpretation. Chanakya 350 275 bce was an indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. With this, the book i, concerning discipline of the arthasastra of kautilya, has ended. Arthashastra is an excellent treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy.
Kautilyas arthashastra 3 book i, concerning discipline chapter i. A master stategist who was wellversed in the vedas and adept at creating intrigues and devising political stratagems, kautilya was the man who destroyed the nanda dynasty and installed. As such, he is considered the pioneer of the field of political science and economics in india, and his work is thought of as an important precursor to classical economics. Kautilya, also known as chanakya and vishnugupta, wrote the arthashastra in the second century ad though the date has not been conclusively established. Aug 27, 2016 chanakya assisted the first mauryan emperor chandragupta in his rise to power. Kautilya is the author of arthashastra the book on government art. An extraordinary detailed manual on statecraft and the science of living by one of classical indias greatest minds, kautilya, also known as chanakya and vishnugupta, wrote the arthashastra not later than 150 ad though the date has not been conclusively established. Chanakya arthashastra pdf in hindi, english, sanskrit all.
Historically, the kautilyas work carries a great significance because it is an important source for the history of mauryas. This book was lost for many centuries until a copy of it, written on palm leaves, was rediscovered in india in 1904 ce. Arthashastra is one of the oldest books with immense historical significance written by kautilya or arya chanakya as he was popularly known. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The first edition of kautilyas arthashastra, was published in 2009 by jaico publishing house and is available in paperback. Because of this, kautilya is often compared to the italian renaissance writer machiavelli, author of the prince, who is. The book was discovered by shamasastri in 1909 who also translated and introduced it to the public. The arthasastra of kautilya, vol by basak, radhagovinda, tr. It may be noted that the book envisaged a comprehensive control on the economic. Buy arthashastra book online at low prices in india. Kautilya and his arthashastra download ebook pdf, epub. The result was that i had to buy again the real arthashastra. This edition is dated to approximately 250 ce, many centuries after the time of kautilya, but the main ideas in this book are largely his. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
The arthashastra is an ancient indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written in sanskrit. Kautilya, also known as chanakya and vishnugupta, wrote the arthashastra not later than 150 ad. Jul 20, 2019 thus ends chapter xx, personal safety in book i, concerning discipline of the arthasastra of kautilya. The arthashastra summary the western world generally assumes that ancient indian literature lacked in strategic thinking. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold through our affiliate partners. The arthashastra of kautilya is a work of unique merit with. It is argued that the discussions in the arthashastra generally end by stating the authors opinion with the words.
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Likely to be the work of several authors over centuries, kautilya, also identified as vishnugupta and chanakya, is traditionally credited as the author of the text. Mar 31, 2016 the arthashastra of kautilya is one of the most impressive books that i have read in the recent years. The arthashastra is the title of a handbook for running an empire, written by kautilya also known as chanakya, c. He authored the ancient indian political treatise, this book. If theres a copy of the arthashastra out there plain version, no notes or helpful interpretation please let me know. The arthashastra of kautilya is a work of unique merit with detailed information on polity and administration. In original question it is asked as who wrote the arthasastra. Arthashastrabook viii wikisource, the free online library. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Arthashastra book,the author of arthashastra was a contemporary, arthashastra author, writer arthashastra, arthashastra was written by, kautilya arthashastra. Therefore, a significant part of the arthashastra has to do with the science of economics. Later he became a chief minister to chandragupta mouryan.
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