The 'Arthashastra' is a comprehensive ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, military and economic policy, and administration. Its pragmatic and often ruthless advice on acquiring and maintaining power draws parallels with Machiavelli's 'The Prince'.
Who is known as ‘Machiavelli’ of India ?
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