
Chanakya: From Empire to Ethics
Introduction Few names in Indian history inspire as much awe, fascination, and intellectual richness as Chanakya—someone who forged not only an empire but a whole tradition of political philosophy and realpolitik. Also known as Kautilya and Vishnugupta, Chanakya was the mentor and prime counsel to Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire in 321…