Quick Info
| Profession | Teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal adviser |
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| Nationality | Ancient Indian |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Chanakya, traditionally identified with Kautilya and Vishnugupta, was an ancient Indian scholar and statesman associated with the Maurya court. He is traditionally credited as the author of the Arthashastra, a Sanskrit treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy. |
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| Period | Traditionally dated to the 4th century BCE |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Institution | Takshashila (Taxila) University |
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| Field | Vedic studies and related learning |
Relationships & More
| Associated Ruler | Chandragupta Maurya |
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| Later Ruler Served | Bindusara |
Career
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| Key Work | Arthashastra |
| Other Attributed Work | Chanakya Niti |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Is traditionally said to have memorised the Vedas at an early age. | |
| 2. The Arthashastra refers to its author as Kautilya, while one verse names him Vishnugupta. | |
| 3. Is often described as the Indian Machiavelli. | |
| 4. Is traditionally credited with helping Chandragupta Maurya rise to power in Magadha. | |
| 5. Legends say he retired to the forest after serving the Maurya court. |
