Arthashastra - Kautilya

nArthashastra is arguably the greatest treatise ever written on political, military, and economic strategies, by a shrewd man popularly referred to as the Indian Machiavelli. n One of the most ancient and enduring works on statecraft and governance, Arthashastra is still widely read and studied today. Serving as the handbook for rulers, it answers a plethora of questions. n What are the qualities of an able king? n What does it take to manage a kingdom? n How can one expand one's territory? n And to hold one's power and gain wealth for one's subjects, how far can a king go?n