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Prof. Indra’s Kautilya Arthashastra is the updated, modern Hindi translation of Chanakya’s ancient seminal work. Summary of the Book Kautilya’s Arthashastra has been a great source of inspiration as an authoritative text on politics and the state for centuries. He was the mentor and advisor of Chandragupta Maurya. He chronicled what he thought were the key duties of a king towards his subjects and how a king must manage his realm’s resources. In this edition, Prof. Indra reintroduces readers to Chanakya’s theories and how they contain several guidelines to build India’s future. The book examines the relevance of the great scholar’s teachings and how they need to be applied appropriately to today’s economic governance and financial management. About Kautilya Kautilya, or Chanakya as he was also known, was an Indian philosopher and statesman. He was responsible for the conquests of Chandragupta Maurya, whom he mentored from childhood to his days as an emperor. About Indra Prof. Indra is an Indian author. He is associated with Rajpal & Sons publishing house.