Kautilya or Chanakya (Sanskrit: चाणक्य Cāṇakya) (c. 350 - 283 B.C.E.) was an adviser and a Prime Minister [1] to the first Maurya Emperor Chandragupta (c. 340-293 B.C.E.), and architect of his rise to …

Rather, Kautilya, or Canakya as he is more generally called, is a figure of legends which assign him an historical role; the historicity of the person, and much more so of his role, is a matter of some doubt."

Jun 22, 2020 · Chanakya (l. c. 350-275 BCE, also known as Kautilya and Vishnugupta) was prime minister under the reign of Chandragupta Maurya (r. c. 321-c.297 BCE), founder of the Mauryan …

Oct 31, 2025 · Chanakya (flourished 300 bce) was a Hindu statesman and philosopher who wrote a classic treatise on polity, Artha-shastra (“The Science of Material Gain”), a compilation of almost …

Aug 15, 2025 · In the corridors of ancient Indian political wisdom, few figures command as much respect and intrigue as Kautilya, the brilliant strategist who laid the foundation for one of history’s most …

In ancient India, Kautilya, also called Chanakya, was a sage advisor and teacher. He contributed to the establishment of a powerful and prosperous state by King Chandragupta Maurya. The Arthashastra, …

Feb 12, 2025 · Kautilya, also known as Vishnugupta and Chanakya, was a profound and systematic philosopher of ancient India. He was the chief advisor and Prime Minister to Chandragupta Maurya …

Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, was believed to be the chief minister in the court of Chandragupta Maurya, a contemporary of Alexander and the first great emperor of India who ruled the subcontinent …

Much of our knowledge about state policy under the Mauryas comes from the Arthashastra written by Kautilya (more popularly known as Chanakya), who was a Brahmin minister under Chandragupta …

Dec 16, 2025 · Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, is an influential ancient Indian philosopher and strategist, best known for authoring the 'Arthashastra,' a comprehensive guide on statecraft, military …