Chanakya, also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, was an ancient Indian philosopher, economist, and political strategist who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Maurya Empire. His treatise, the Arthashastra, remains one of…
Taxation in the Arthashastra: Kautilya’s Principles of Just and Effective Taxation The Arthashastra, written by the great strategist and economist Chanakya (Kautilya), is one of the most comprehensive treatises on governance, economics, and statecraft. It…
Finding authentic quotes of Chanakya (also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta) requires relying on his original works, especially the Arthashastra and Chanakya Niti. Many quotes circulating online are either misattributed or loosely paraphrased. Below is…