Arthashastra | Kautilya | Paperback | International bestseller book (Paperback, Kautilya)

The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise by Kautilya (also known as Chanakya) on statecraft, economics, and diplomacy, providing a comprehensive guide to governing a kingdom, managing the economy, conducting foreign policy, and maintaining law and order. Written in Sanskrit, it covers topics including administration, taxation, agriculture, military strategy, and the use of espionage, offering pragmatic advice on achieving stability and prosperity for the state and its people.