Arthashastra

The Arthashatra was a treatise on state affairs, economics, political issues and military strategy written by the prime minister of the Maurya Empire, Kautilya. The Arthashtra deals with disciplinary issues of the Empire therefore helping the society stay intact. The Arthashatra was written in the 4th centiry B.C.E. Kautilya was the prime minister under the emperor Chandragupta Maurya of the Mauryan Empire.

Written By: Anna Mack on Semptember 24, 2008