describe the concept of the state in the context of kautilya
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Kautilyan concept of state is very broad.Kautilya being a practical and rational thinkers spent no time in discussing the origin of state and dealt directly with the concept of state.Kautilyan state is very exhaustive in its functions.It can be called as welfare state.The state of Kautilyan also took the measures to provide avenues of employment to a laarge body of inhabitants.The Kautilyan theory of state is very exhastive and comprehensive.
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Kautilya's book Arthshastra is a book on economics but it also mentioned the principles of state polity. He is considered one of the greatest thinkers of his time. He gave the Saptang theory which explains the seven organs of state and they are Swami (king), Amatyas(ministers), Janapada (population), Durga (fort), Kosha(treasury), Danda (Army), Mitra (Friends). These seven organs and their functions were elaborated and the theory of a state was defined by him.