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| '''Chanakya''' is one of the earliest known political thinkers and king makers in the literal sense of the word. Seeking revenge for being thrown out of the court of the ruler of Magadha, Chanakya took a promising young boy (])of ten from the streets and brought him up to become one of the greatest Emperors of modern day India, which at that time was divided into several states and kingdoms. He brought Amatya Rakshasa from the enemy camp to serve as Chandragupta's Prime minister. He is also known as ] | '''Chanakya''' is one of the earliest known political thinkers and king makers in the literal sense of the word. Seeking revenge for being thrown out of the court of the ruler of Magadha, Chanakya took a promising young boy (])of ten from the streets and brought him up to become one of the greatest Emperors of modern day India, which at that time was divided into several states and kingdoms. He brought Amatya Rakshasa from the enemy camp to serve as Chandragupta's Prime minister. He is also known as ]. | ||
| Chanakya's ] is a classic of statecraft and is reverently studied even in Europe and elsewhere. | Chanakya's ] is a classic of statecraft and is reverently studied even in Europe and elsewhere. | ||
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Chanakya is one of the earliest known political thinkers and king makers in the literal sense of the word. Seeking revenge for being thrown out of the court of the ruler of Magadha, Chanakya took a promising young boy (Chandragupta Maurya)of ten from the streets and brought him up to become one of the greatest Emperors of modern day India, which at that time was divided into several states and kingdoms. He brought Amatya Rakshasa from the enemy camp to serve as Chandragupta's Prime minister. He is also known as Kautilya.
Chanakya's Arthashastra is a classic of statecraft and is reverently studied even in Europe and elsewhere.
Chanakya is the personification of statesmanship, political craft, spirit of adventure and unyielding perseverance.