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Chanakya ( ISO: Cāṇakya, pronunciation ⓘ; 375–283 BCE) was an ancient Indian polymath who was active as a teacher, author, strategist, philosopher, economist, jurist, and politician.
Jun 3, 2024 · Chanakya (flourished 300 bce) was a Hindu statesman and philosopher who wrote a classic treatise on polity, Artha-shastra (“The Science of Material Gain”), a compilation of almost everything that had been written in India up to his time regarding artha (property, economics, or material success).
6 days ago · Chanakya was a teacher, philosopher, economist, and statesman who wrote the Indian political treatise, the ‘Arthashastra’ (Science of Politics and Economics). He played an important role in the establishment of the Maurya dynasty.
Jun 22, 2020 · Chanakya (l. c. 350-275 BCE, also known as Kautilya and Vishnugupta) was prime minister under the reign of Chandragupta Maurya (r. c. 321-c.297 BCE), founder of the Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE).
Jul 15, 2019 · Chanakya was the ancient Indian philosopher, jurist, economist, and royal adviser who authored the Arthashastra.
Apr 21, 2024 · Chanakya or Kautilya, is considered to be one of the most prominent ancient Indian philosophers who had a big contribution in moulding Indian History as it is today. He contributed to the downfall of the Nanda dynasty and the establishment of the Mauryan dynasty.
May 21, 2024 · Chanakya, also identified as Kauṭilya or Vishnu Gupta, was a powerful statesman in the court of the first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta and played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Maurya empire.