Arthashastra Vol 1

Kautilya

Aug 2020 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Nathan D'Costa

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Arthashastra' is one of the oldest books with immense historical significance written by Kautilya or Arya Chanakya as he was popularly known. This book is one of the most effective books ever written on the art of statecraft and the science of everyday living. Originally written in Sanskrit, this is the English translation of the book which highlights the role of Government in the lives of people and the important responsibilities that it should carry. The book also speaks a great deal about economics; hence the name 'Arthashastra' has been used which is the Sanskrit translation of the word 'Economics'.

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4.7

7 reviews

Abhishek Kale

14 July 2021

Chanakya belongs to North India and not south india . ALSO Nanda dynasty was in North and not in South .....

Arup Bag

29 December 2020

best book ever i have read

Rishabh Tiwari

20 February 2022

We need more chanakya in India ❤️😀

About the author

Arya Chanakya or Kautilya who is speculated to be a Brahmin from South India, wrote this book around 150 A.D. He was the person who was responsible for the downfall off the Nanda Dynasty in South India and helped Chandragupta Maurya win the throne. Chanakya was a great strategist which is self-evident from the fact that he overthrew an empire. He has imparted all of his knowledge in this book.

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