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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. Kautilyas arthashastra telugu edition kautilya, also known as chanakya, is indias most illustrious political economist of all time. The arthashastra a treatise on statecraft and military. This book examines in detail the strategic relevance of the arthashastra. This page is for us to realize the real power of knowledge and education. Buy kautilyas arthashastra book online at low prices in.
This book was lost for many centuries until a copy of it, written on palm leaves. Arthashastrabook ii wikisource, the free online library. Buy kautilyas arthashastra book online at low prices in india. The arthashastra summarizes the political thoughts of kautilya. Somnath dhar in his book, kautilya and the arthashastra appreciates the text in the following words. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The dissertation was written in sanskrit by chanakya, the teacher to the founder of the mauryan empire. Kautilyas arthashastra tamil 1 tamil edition enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 11 december 2012. Kautilya,also known as chanakya is indias most illustrious political economist. Which is the best english translation of kautilyas.