Chanakya (ISO: Cāṇakya, pronunciation ⓘ), according to legendary narratives [a] preserved in various traditions dating from the 4th to 11th century CE, was a Brahmin who assisted the first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta in his rise to power and the establishment of the Maurya Empire.

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 everything that had been written in India up to his time regarding artha (property, economics, or material success).

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 Empire (322-185 BCE).

Chanakya was a teacher, philosopher, economist, and statesman who wrote the Indian political treatise, the ‘Arthashastra’ (Science of Politics and Economics). He played an important role in the establishment of the Maurya dynasty.

Jul 15, 2019 · Chanakya lived in India during the 4th century BC. He was a teacher, economist, philosopher, and royal advisor. His literary works are thought to be the root of political science and economics in India. He is also credited with contributing to the theory of classical economics, which is the idea that governments should not control the market.

Sep 30, 2017 · Chanakya (BC 371- BC 283) was an Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. He is traditionally identified as Kauṭilya or Vishnugupta, who authored the ancient Indian political treatise, the Arthashastra and also wrote Nitishashtra. Chanakya assisted the first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta in his rise to power.

Feb 14, 2025 · Chanakya, the celebrated political mastermind of ancient India, is a figure whose strategies and teachings have resonated through the corridors of time. Known for his brilliance in statecraft, diplomacy, and warfare, Chanakya’s impact on India and beyond is undeniable.

May 21, 2024 · Chanakya, also identified as Kauṭilya or Vishnu Gupta, was a powerful statesman in the court of the first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta and played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Maurya empire.

Chanakya or Kautilya, is considered to be one of the most prominent ancient Indian philosophers who had a big contribution in moulding Indian History as it is today. He contributed to the downfall of the Nanda dynasty and the establishment of the Mauryan dynasty.

Jul 12, 2018 · Ajay Devgn will be essaying the role of the great scholar, and even though Indians are familiar with Chanakya, the details about his life may not be as widely known. Here are ten historical facts about Chanakya that may help you understand him better: 1. Born in 371 BC, Chanakya has been traditionally identified as Kautilya or Vishnugupta.