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what is the importance of Arthashastra

Answer 1

Arthashastra (also Arthasastra) is an ancient treatise on economic, political and military administration of the state. It was written by Chanakya (also Kautilya, Vishnu Gupta). Arthashastrais the most authentic and importantsources for shaping the history of the Mauryan Empire.

Answer 2

Arthashastra is a written handbook for running an empire especially, Mauryan Empire by Kautilya for King Chandragupta.

Explanation:

• Historically speaking, the Arthashastra summarizes the political thoughts of Kautilya on the Empire.
• The book contains detailed information about particular topics that are suitable for rulers who wish to have a powerful empire.
• Diplomacy and war are the two points treated in most detail.
• Law, taxation, agriculture, irrigation, mining, fortifications, coinage, production, trade, administrations, statesmanship, and spies also mentioned in this book.

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