The kindle edition of this book is translated and arranged much better. The kautilya arthashastra book 1, chapter 1 and verse 19 in sanskrit language describes kautilya as the author of arthashastra. Kautilyas arthashastra book ancient history encyclopedia. Kautilya s arthshastra download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Kautilyas arthashastra and over 2 million other books are available for amazon kindle. If theres a copy of the arthashastra out there plain version, no notes or helpful interpretation please let me know. Chanakya arthashastra pdf in hindi, english, sanskrit. The arthashastra of kautilya is a work of unique merit with.
While it is true that is offers views on how a kingruler shall act in order to overcome obstables it is just so much more. See all books authored by kautilya chanakya, including kautilyas arthashastra, and arthashastra, or, the playbook of material gain annotated. This book is more popular in the entire educated world particularly in context of economics and politics as principles of chanakya another name for author of. Hence when the queen attains the age favourable for procreation, priests shall offer to. The arthashastra is an ancient indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written into 15 books, 150 chapters and 180 topics. Now in telugu kautilya, also known as chanakya, is indias most illustrious political economist of all time. 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.
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. Strategies for success, and arthashastra, and more on thriftbooks. Arthashastra is an excellent treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy. Click download or read online button to get kautilya s arthshastra book now. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Arthashastra of chanakya english translation sanskrit. Assisted by his prime minister mantri and his high priest, the king shall, by offering temptations, examine the character of ministers amatya appointed in government departments of ordinary nature. Even though the table of contents contains fifteen books, the last two are missing.
Kautilyas book suggests a detailed daily schedule for how a ruler should structure his activities. The arthashastra is the title of a handbook for running an empire, written by kautilya also known as chanakya, c. This treatise discusses the ethics of economics and the duties and obligations of a king. Some scholars believe them to be the same person, while most have questioned this identification. The book itself is doesnt solely focus on political issues, but talks about statecraft, economy, military stragety and other topics. The text contains fifteen books which cover numerous topics viz the king. Buy kautilyas arthashastra book online at low prices in india.
He was man of great tactics who made great contributions and was instrumental in changing the course of indian history. 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 chandragupta maurya as the king of magadha. Arthasastra is an ancient indian sanskrit treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy. It is argued that the discussions in the arthashastra generally end by stating the authors opinion with the words. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. The arthashastra is an ancient indian sanskrit treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy. For, in war, there are disadvantages such as losses, expenses and absence from home.
See all books authored by kautilya, including the art of wealth. The arthashastra identifies its author by the name kau. The arthashastra is an ancient indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written in sanskrit. The text contains fifteen books which cover numerous topics viz. Kautilyas arthashastra by kautilya, paperback barnes. Kautilya, also known as chanakya and vishnugupta, wrote the arthashastra in the second century ad though the date has not been conclusively established. Book ii, the duties of government superintendents 60. Kautilyas arthashastra 3 book i, concerning discipline chapter i. Chanakya, also known as kautilya or vishnugupta, was an adviser and a prime minister to the first maurya emperor chandragupta, and architect of. The arthashastra of kautilya is one of the most impressive books that i have read in the recent years.
Kautilya, also identified as vishnugupta and chanakya, is traditionally credited as the author of the text. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The latter was a scholar at takshashila, the teacher and guardian of emperor chandragupta maurya. New modern edition classics on war and politics book 3. The text of this great book includes 15 books, each addressing one topic pertaining to the state and its economy.
Login to enjoy the indias leading online book store sapnaonline discount sales on your favourite author kautilya books, with free delivery. Arthasastra is an ancient indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy which identifies its author by the names kautilya 1 and vi. The arthashastra of kautilya is a work of unique merit with detailed information on polity and administration. Arthashastrabook i wikisource, the free online library. Kautilyas arthashastra is an excellent treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy. Kautilya s arthashastra is an excellent treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy. The arthashastra, published in 2000 by penguin classics is the english edition of the classic treatise on classical economics and political science by the ancient indian philosopher kautilya. This book is one of the most effective books ever written on the art of statecraft and the science of everyday living. Kautilya chanakya 4th century bce was an indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal adviser. He talks about the higher powers of the government more than about running a business.
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. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold through our affiliate partners. In the last book of kautilya s arthashastra, kautilya had discussed the methodology of composition of arthashastra. Popularly known as machiavelli of india, though machiavelli was born centuries after him, was no ordinary man. Books by kautilya author of the arthashastra goodreads. I would not have bought it again, if i have seen it beforehand. Rangarajan the arthashastra is an ancient indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy, written in sanskrit. The ancient arthashastra has been traditionally attributed to chanakya by a number of scholars. Kautilyas arthashastra maintains that the state or government of a country has a vital role to play in maintaining the material status of both the nation and its people.
Chanakya, also known as kautilya or vishnugupta, was an adviser and a prime minister to the first maurya emperor chandragupta, and architect of his rise to power. A 2,300yearold guide on politics, statecraft and power, and more on thriftbooks. The dissertation was written in sanskrit by chanakya, the teacher to the. I read arthashastra recently and i felt it was more towards administration,government and military strategies rather than a business. 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. The arthashastra is apparently one of the first books on political theory and was written in the 3rd century bc. Arthashastra is one of the oldest books with immense historical significance written by kautilya or arya chanakya as he was popularly known. Speech by shri sushant sareen, senior fellow at vivekanand international foundation. The tragic illusion of an islamic state by tarek fateh at india habitat centre, new delhi by kautilya books.
Kautilya chanakya books list of books by author kautilya. For a book on statecraft that was written over two thousand years ago the. Arthashastrabook xii wikisource, the free online library. A master strategist who was wellversed in the vedas and adept at creating intrigues and devising political stratagems, kautilyas genius is reflected in his arthashastra which is the most comprehensive treatise of statecraft of classical times. He authored the ancient indian political treatise, this book.
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